Question

Joints between human skull bones are

• A. Saddle
• B. Gliding
• C. Imperfect
• D. Immovable

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Immovable

A. Saddle joint allows movement on many directions and is present between carpals and metacarpals of the human thumb.

B. Gliding joint allows movement only in one direction and is present between tarsal and carpals.

C. Imperfect joint or Cartilaginous joint are joined together with the help of a disc of cartilage which restricts the movement and shows limited or slight movement and is present between the adjacent vertebrae of the vertebral column and in pubic symphysis.

D. The immovable joint does not allow any movement because the bones are firmly fixed together by strong collagen fibers and are present in the skull bones called as sutures.

So, the correct option is D.