The hyaline cartilage joints between the ribs and sternum are examples of which type of joint?
A)Synchondrosis
B)Symphysis
C)Gomphosis
D)Syndesmosis

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A synchondrosis is the only type of joint in which hyaline cartilage, rather than fibrocartilage, connects the two bones. The joints between the ribs and the sternum are synchondroses. A symphysis is a cartilaginous joint in which bones are united by a pad or disk of fibrocartilage. The symphysis pubis is an example. A gomphosis is a special type of fibrous joint in which a conical projection fits into a complementary socket and is held in place by a ligament. An example of a gomphosis is the joint holding the teeth in place. A syndesmosis is a joint in which the two bony surfaces are united by a ligament or membrane. The fibers of ligaments are flexible and stretch, permitting a limited amount of movement. The paired bones of the lower arm (radius and ulna) and the lower leg (tibia and fibula) and their ligaments are syndesmotic joints.

The Hyaline Cartilage Joints Between the Ribs and Sternum Are