Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology
16th Edition
ISBN: 9781119662792
Author: Tortora, Gerard J., DERRICKSON, Bryan H.
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 9, Problem 2CP
Summary Introduction

To analyze:

How fibrous joints are similar and dissimilar.

Introduction:

Joints in which fibrous tissue connects the bones are referred to as fibrous joints. Because they prevent any motion between the bones, these joints are also known as fixed or immovable joints. They lack a joint cavity. Collagen fibers make up the fibrous tissue that binds the bones together.

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