The following questions refer to the figure above of a section through bone.
-Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
A) skull plates
B) humerus to the scapula
C) leg bone connected to the hip bone
D) teeth connected to the jaw
E) two vertebrae together

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The following questions refer to the figure above of a section through bone.
-Which of the following is an example of a cartilaginous joint?
A) skull plates 
B) humerus to the scapula 
C) leg bone connected to the hip bone 
D) teeth connected to the jaw 
E) two vertebrae together

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Two vertebrae together form a cartilaginous joint called an intervertebral disc. The other options listed are examples of different types of joints (skull plates - fibrous joint, humerus to scapula - synovial joint, leg bone connected to hip bone - synovial joint, teeth connected to jaw - fibrous joint).

The Following Questions Refer to the Figure Above of a Section