Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched?

• A. Hinge Joint - Between vertebrae
• B. Gliding joint - Between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae
• C. Cartilaginous joint - Skull bones
• D. Fibrous joint - Between phalanges

Answer 1

The correct option is B Gliding joint - Between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae

The zygapophysial or gliding joints, are a set of synovial, plane joints between the articular processes of two adjacent vertebrae. Hinge joint allows movements in one plane only and they are not found in the vertebrae. Knee joint, elbow joint, ankle joint are examples of hinge joint. The cartilaginous joint is a slightly movable joint and is found between the center of vertebrae, at the pubic symphysis and between ribs and sternum. The fibrous joint is an immovable joint which occurs between the bones of the cranium.