Multiple choice

Which of the following pairs, is correctly matched?

  1. Fibrous joint : Between phalanges

  2. Cartilaginous joint : Skull bones

  3. Gliding joint : Between zyga pophyses of the successive vertebrae

  4. Hinge joint : Between vertebrae
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Explanation

 Gliding joint is a type of joint allows for gliding movements between flat surfaces as the surfaces slide over one another. Only a limited amount of movement is allowed such as those between the articular processes (zygapophyses) of successive vertebrae. Fibrous joint is present between skull bones. Cartilaginous joint is present between vertebrae. Hinge joint is present between knee and elbow.

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