XV. B. Arthrology of the Skull

Question 1

What are the four subclassifications of synarthrosis joints based on Latin groupings?

Answer 1

suture, gomphosis, schindylesis and syndesmosis

Question 2

What are the characteristics of sutura vera (true sutures)?

Answer 2

sutures demonstrating interlocking of the adjacent bone surfaces; typically formed by intramembranous ossification

Question 3

What are the characteristics of sutura northa (false sutures)?

Answer 3

sutures lacking interlocking of adjacent bone surfaces; typically formed by endochondral ossification

Question 4

What were the classifications of sutura vera (true sutures) based on Latin groupings?

Answer 4

serrate, denticulate and limbous

Question 5

What were the classifications of sutura northa (false sutures) based on Latin groupings?

Answer 5

squamous and harmonia

Question 6

What is the classification of a joint with a “fissure-like” condition?

Answer 6

schindylesis

Question 7

What are the examples of the schindylesis type of suture?

Answer 7

spenoid - ethmoid - vomer articulation, the palatine - maxilla - vomer articulation

Question 8

What are the examples of the gomphosis joint?

Answer 8

maxilla - root of tooth; mandible - root of tooth