Which of the following is the best example of a diarthrodial joint?
A)
The interface between the body of the femur and the epiphyseal plates at the ends of the bone
B)
The interphalangeal joint between the proximal and middle phalanges of the fingers
C)
The suture between the frontal and parietal bones of the skull
D)
The syndesmoses between the two sides of the pelvis
Ans:
B
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Interphalangeal joints are examples of diarthrodial, or synovial joints, which are characterized by free movement. The joints at epiphyseal plates, between skull bones, and at the symphysis pubis do not meet this criterion.
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