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Slightly movable joints have a cushion of ___________ between them.

A
Matrix
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Connective tissue
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C
Plasma cells
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D
Cartilage
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Solution

The correct option is B Cartilage
Slightly moveable joint are joints which have an only limited range of movement and this is due to either fibrous tissue or cartilage. Some examples on where you can find them are: - Between the vertebrae of the spinal cord. Cartilaginous, or slightly movable joints, have a cushion of cartilage in between the bones, with the bones resting on these beds of cartilage. This cushion of cartilage stops the bones from rubbing together.
Therefore, (d) is the correct answer.

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