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Question
Thje joint found between sternum and the ribs in humans is
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A.angular joint
B.fibrous joint
C.cartilaginous joint
D.gliding joint
Solution
Cartilaginous joint are found between the centra of vertebrae ; at pubic symphysis and between ribs and sternum. Fibrous joints are also called as sutures or immovable joints because in these joints the adjoining bones cannot move upon each other, eg, Coronal suture between frontal and parietal bones of skull.
In gliding joints, two bones can slide upon each other, eg, Joints between carpals in wrist.
In angular joints one bone is movable on another bone in two planes side to side and back and forth, eg, Wrist joints.
In gliding joints, two bones can slide upon each other, eg, Joints between carpals in wrist.
In angular joints one bone is movable on another bone in two planes side to side and back and forth, eg, Wrist joints.
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