In a Young Person, the Joint Between the Sphenoid Bone

Question

In a young person, the joint between the sphenoid bone and the occipital bone is a
A) suture.
B) synchondrosis.
C) syndesmosis.
D) symphysis.
E) gomphosis.

Accepted Answer

In a young person, the joint between the sphenoid bone and the occipital bone is a synchondrosis, which is a cartilaginous joint where bones are joined by hyaline cartilage.