Question

What are some examples of cartilaginous joints?

Answer 1

Joints:

1. Joints are the points between two bones or between bones and cartilages.
2. All movements involving the bony components of the body need the use of joints.

Cartilaginous joints:

Cartilages connect the bones that make up cartilaginous joints.

Examples of cartilaginous joints:

1. The joint between the adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column.
2. The first sternocostal joint
3. Pubic symphysis