Question

Which of these joints permit limited movement?

(a) Hinge joints

(b) Ball and socket joints

(c) Fibrous joints

(d) Cartilaginous joints

I have been asked this question during an internship interview.

Question is from Locomotion & Movement topic in portion Locomotion and Movement of Biology – Class 11

Answer 1

Right option is (d) Cartilaginous joints

The explanation: Cartilaginous joints permit limited movement, such as the cartilaginous joints present between adjacent vertebrae of the vertebral column. Fibrous joints do not allow any movement, such as in the skull bones.