Question

What are the functions of the cartilaginous joint and fibrous joint?

Answer 1

The function of Joints:

1. Cartilaginous Joints: With the help of a disc or pad of white fibrous cartilage.
2. These joints form the connective tissue between two or more bones.
3. Cartilaginous joints are those in which cartilage connects the bones. Synchondroses and symphyses are two forms of cartilaginous joints. Hyaline cartilage connects the bones in a synchondrosis. Synchondroses can be present in the epiphyseal plates of children's growing bones.
4. Other examples include ball and socket joint, hinge joint, condyloid joint, saddle joint, pivot joint, plane joint.
5. Fibrous Joints: These joints bind two bones together.
6. Fibrous joints are fixed joints that do not allow mobility because strong collagen fibres securely hold the bones of the joint together.
7. The best example of a fibrous joint is the skull. The bones are fused together in this sort of immovable joint so that they are fixed to that part and frame a structure.
8. Fibrous joints include the backbone, pelvic bone, rib cage, and upper jaw, among others.