What Do Sutures,gomphoses,and Syndesmoses Have in Common

Question

What do sutures,gomphoses,and syndesmoses have in common?
A) These are joints found only in the appendicular skeleton.
B) These are joints found only in the axial skeleton.
C) These are all bony joints.
D) These are all fibrous joints.
E) These are cartilaginous joints.

Accepted Answer

All three options (sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses) are types of fibrous joints, where the bones are held together by fibrous connective tissue. Sutures are found in the skull where the bones are joined together by a thin layer of fibrous tissue. Gomphoses are found between teeth and the bony socket in which they sit, where fibrous tissue holds the tooth in place. Syndesmoses are found between two parallel bones, such as the radius and ulna in the forearm, and held together by an interosseous membrane of fibrous tissue.