Synovial Joints Are Different from Both Fibrous and Cartilaginous Joints

question 30

Multiple Choice

Synovial joints are different from both fibrous and cartilaginous joints because synovial joints

• A) use fibrous connective tissue to hold the bones in the joint together.
• B) are enclosed by a joint capsule.
• C) are only temporary; they are replaced in the adult.
• D) generally have both bones in the joint fused together.
• E) are not freely moveable.

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