The first costochondral joint is a_______________?

Correct answer: D. Synarthrosis

  • A. Fibrous joint
  • B. Synovial joint
  • C. Fmosis
  • D. Synarthrosis

Explanation

The first costochondral joint is a primary cartilaginous joint, or synchondrosis, and is functionally immovable, making it a synarthrosis. It is not a synovial or fibrous joint.

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