Question

Syndesmology is the study of
A. Ligaments and bones.
B. Syndromes.
C. Joint articulations and ligaments.
D. Monstrals.

Answer 1

Syndesmology is the study of a connective tissue, and its function in the articulation. The tissue connects bone to bones. This study deals with anatomy, physiology, management of joints.

Complete answer:

A Ligament is the band of fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones. It is also known as Fibrous ligament, Articular ligament, or True ligament.
Syndesmology is the science of the ligamentous system.
Syndesmology is the knowledge of the ligaments of the body and of the joints or articulations which they contribute to form.
It deals with the formal study of the anatomy, physiology, derangement, and management of joints and articulations.
Hence syndesmology is called the study of joint articulations and ligaments.
Also, ligaments connect bone to bone and it is also called Arthrology. The study of bones is called Osteology.
A recognizable pattern of signs, symptoms, especially of a disease is called Syndrome.
Syndesmology is the study of joints and articulations.
The study of Monstrals is termed as Teratology.

So, the correct option for the above question is ‘option C which is joint articulations and ligaments.”

Note: While answering the question always keep in mind that Desmology is the branch of anatomy which deals with ligaments. Therefore, Syndesmology relates to the ligaments and their function of joint articulations. There is no such name for the study of ligaments and bones as the ligament is a tissue that connects bone to the bones.