Question

Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

• A. Cartilaginous joint — skull bones
• B. Hinge joint — between vertebrae
• C. Fibrous joint — between phalanges
• D. Gliding joint — between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

Gliding joint — between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae

Answer 2

The correctly matched pair is:
Gliding joint — between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae
In this pair, a gliding joint refers to the type of joint found between the zygapophyses (also known as articular processes) of successive vertebrae. These joints allow for limited gliding or sliding movements between adjacent vertebrae in the spine.
The other options are not correctly matched:
(A) Cartilaginous joint typically refers to joints where bones are joined by cartilage. The skull bones are often joined by sutures (fibrous joints) rather than cartilaginous joints.
(B) Hinge joint is a type of synovial joint that allows for flexion and extension. It is commonly found in the knee and elbow, not between vertebrae.
(C) Fibrous joint refers to joints where bones are connected by fibrous tissue. These joints are common in locations like the sutures of the skull or the syndesmoses between long bones. Phalanges are typically connected by synovial joints rather than fibrous joints.

Therefore, the correct option is (D): Gliding joint — between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae