8. Joints

Which of the following scenarios is most concerning for a pediatric patient?

In a baby, the bones of the skull are joined by fibrous connective tissue. Over time, these bones fuse together to form ossified immovable joints. How would you classify these joints?

Explain how the structure of each of the following joint types follows its function.

Fibrous joint

The knee has been called 'a beauty and a beast.' Provide several reasons that might explain the negative (beast) part of this description.

Fibrous joints are all functionally classified as synarthroses because they don't allow for movement.