Which joints are held together by short collagen fibers embedded in connective tissue?
Correct answer: A. Fibrous joints
- A. Fibrous joints
- B. Cartilaginous joints
- C. Sinovial joints
- D. None of these
Explanation
Option A is correct since fibrous joints are connected by dense, tough connective tissue that is rich in collagen fibers.Option B is incorrect since cartilaginous joints are connected entirely by cartilage (fibrocartilage or hyaline).Option C is incorrect since, in synovial joints, the contiguous bony surfaces are covered with articular cartilage and connected by ligaments lined by synovial membrane.Option D is incorrect since it states none of these, which is not the case.
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