Which of the Following Associations is Most Accurate

Question

Which of the following associations is most accurate?
A) synarthroses-slightly movable
B) amphiarthroses-freely movable
C) diarthroses-immovable
D) diarthroses-synovial
E) gomphoses-slightly movable

Accepted Answer

Diarthroses are the only type of joint that is classified as synovial, and they are freely movable. Choice A (synarthroses) is incorrect because synarthroses are immovable joints. Choice B (amphiarthroses) is incorrect because amphiarthroses are only slightly movable. Choice C (diarthroses) is incorrect because although diarthroses are freely movable, they are not immovable. Choice E (gomphoses) is incorrect because gomphoses, like all fibrous joints, are immovable.