The joints between the bodies of adjacent vertebrae are best described as
Correct answer: D. slightly movable
- A. freely movable
- B. immovable
- C. synovial
- D. slightly movable
Explanation
Cartilage discs between vertebrae allow limited movement, and the many small movements add up to the flexibility of the whole column. True free movement belongs to synovial joints such as the shoulder.
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