Question

Dentalveolar joint is an example for:

• A. Gomphoses
• B. Syndesmoses
• C. Sutures
• D. Synchondroses

Hint:

The dentalveolar joint (the attachment of teeth to the jaw) is an example of a gomphosis joint.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

- Gomphoses are specialized joints in which a peg fits into a socket, such as the joint between teeth and the alveolar socket in the jaw.
- Syndesmoses are fibrous joints where bones are connected by a ligament, such as the distal tibiofibular joint.
- Sutures are immovable joints found in the skull.
- Synchondroses are cartilaginous joints where bones are connected by hyaline cartilage.