A Slightly Movable Joint is A(n)

Question

A slightly movable joint is a(n)
A)synarthrosis.
B)diarthrosis.
C)amphiarthrosis.
D)gomphosis.
E)synostosis.

Accepted Answer

A slightly movable joint is called an amphiarthrosis. This type of joint allows limited movement, such as the pubic symphysis or the intervertebral discs. A synarthrosis is a immovable joint, a diarthrosis is a freely movable joint, a gomphosis is a joint that holds teeth in their sockets, and a synostosis is a joint that has fused into a single bone.