Question

Structurally, the joint found between adjacent vertebral bodies is a __________. structurally, the joint found between adjacent vertebral bodies is a __________. synovial syndesmosis symphysis synarthrosis

Answer 1

It is a symphysis that is amphiarthrotic structurally. Amphiarthrosis is where the joints allow for limited movement. An example is in the vertebrae, where the discs can only move a certain amount. Using the same example, the discs are made of fibrocartilage, making them a symphysis type of cartilaginous joint.