Question

What are fibrous joints?

Answer 1

Fibrous joints:

1. Immovable joints are also known as fibrous joints.
2. There is no movement between the bones in these locked joints.
3. Fibrous joints are found between the teeth, the maxilla (the bone that forms the upper jaw), and the sutures (the bones that connect the bones of the skull).
4. They are either immobile or have a limited range of motion.
5. They can withstand compression and tension stress and act as shock absorbers.