Question

match the terms in column a with the descriptions in column b. place the letter of your choice in the space provided. column a a. gomphosis b. suture c. symphysis d. synchondrosis e. syndesmosis column b 1. immovable joint between flat bones of the skull united by a thin layer of dense connective tissue 2. fibrocartilage pad fills the slightly movable joint 3. temporary joint in which bones are united by bands of hyaline cartilage 4. slightly movable joint in which bones are united by interosseous membrane 5. joint formed by union of tooth root in bony socket

Explanation:

Gomphosis is a joint formed by the union of a tooth root in a bony socket. A suture is an immovable joint between flat bones of the skull united by a thin layer of dense connective tissue. A symphysis has a fibrocartilage pad filling the slightly movable joint. A synchondrosis is a temporary joint in which bones are united by bands of hyaline cartilage. A syndesmosis is a slightly movable joint in which bones are united by interosseous membrane.

Answer:

a. 5
b. 1
c. 2
d. 3
e. 4