Dentoalveolar joint is a _ joint.
Correct answer: C. Fibrous
- A. Cartilaginous
- B. Synovial
- C. Fibrous
- D. None of these
Explanation
Dentoalveolar joints are a type of fibrous joint that binds teeth to bony sockets in the maxilla (upper jaw) and mandible (lower jaw). They are immovable joints and have no joint cavity.
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