The Synarthrosis That Binds the Teeth to the Bony Sockets

Question

The synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a
A) suture.
B) gomphosis.
C) synchondrosis.
D) synotosis.
E) syndesmosis.

Accepted Answer

The type of synarthrosis that binds the teeth to the bony sockets is a gomphosis. A gomphosis is a specialized type of joint where a conical or peg-like process fits into a socket, such as the connection between the teeth and the jaws. Sutures (A) are immovable joints that connect the bones of the skull, synchondrosis (C) refers to cartilaginous joints which are connected by hyaline cartilage, and syndesmosis (E) refers to fibrous joints where bones are connected by ligaments. Synotosis (D) is not a valid term used in this context.