Synovial joints may be classified into subtypes according to

Shape

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Amount of synovial fluid

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Number of bones

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Amount of cartilage

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The correct option is A Shape
Based on the movement ability, fibrous and cartilaginous joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or amphiarthrosis, the synovial joints are classified on the basis of shape.
So, the correct option is 'Shape'.

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Q. Assertion- Synovial joints allow considerable movement.
Reason- In the synovial joint, there is a presence of synovial fluid between the space of the articulating surfaces of the two bones.

Statement i: The synovial joints ischaracterised by the presence of a fluid filled synovial cavity between the
articulating surfaces of the two bones.

Statement ii. Saddle is a type of synovial joint

Q. The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is:

	Characteristics	Examples
(A)	Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement	Gliding joint between carpals
(B)	Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements	Knee joints
(C)	Fluid filled between two joints provides cushion	Skull bones
(D)	Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones	Joint between atlas and axis

Q. The characteristics and an example of a synovial joint in humans is:

	Characteristics	Examples
(A)	Lymph filled between two bones, limited movement	Gliding joint between carpals
(B)	Fluid cartilage between two bones, limited movements	Knee joints
(C)	Fluid filled between two joints provides cushion	Skull bones
(D)	Fluid filled synovial cavity between two bones	Joint between atlas and axis

Q. Synovial joints is

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Synovial joints may be classified into subtypes according to

The correct option is A ShapeBased on the movement ability, fibrous and cartilaginous joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or amphiarthrosis, the synovial joints are classified on the basis of shape.So, the correct option is 'Shape'.

The correct option is A Shape
Based on the movement ability, fibrous and cartilaginous joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or amphiarthrosis, the synovial joints are classified on the basis of shape.
So, the correct option is 'Shape'.