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Cartilaginous joints are where the adjacent bones are joined by cartilage. At a synchondrosis, the bones are united by hyaline cartilage. The epiphyseal plate of growing long bones and the first sternocostal joint that unites the first rib to the sternum are examples of synchondroses.
Describe the structural features of cartilaginous joints; Distinguish between a synchondrosis and symphysis; Give an example of each type of cartilaginous joint
At a cartilaginous joint, the adjacent bones are united by cartilage, a tough but flexible type of connective tissue. There are two types of cartilaginous joints: a synchondrosis and a symphysis.
Cartilaginous joints are where the adjacent bones are joined by cartilage. At a synchondrosis, the bones are united by hyaline cartilage. The epiphyseal plate of growing long bones and the first sternocostal joint that unites the first rib to the sternum are examples of synchondroses.
Describe the structural features of cartilaginous joints; Distinguish between a synchondrosis and symphysis; Give an example of each type of cartilaginous joint
Describe the structural features of cartilaginous joints; Distinguish between a synchondrosis and symphysis; Give an example of each type of cartilaginous joint
Cartilaginous joints are where the adjacent bones are joined by cartilage. At a synchondrosis, the bones are united by hyaline cartilage. The epiphyseal plate of growing long bones and the first sternocostal joint that unites the first rib to the sternum are examples of synchondroses.
