Cartilaginous Joints and Vertebrae — NEET Biology
✅ Asked in NEET 2023In cartilaginous joints, the bones involved are joined together with the help of cartilages. The joint between the adjacent vertebrae in the vertebral column is of this pattern and it permits limited movements.
NTA tests cartilaginous joints as flexible connectors between vertebrae that allow limited movement while maintaining spinal stability. Students often confuse cartilaginous joints with fibrous joints or mistakenly think they permit free movement like synovial joints. The key is remembering that cartilage (not bone or ligaments alone) directly joins the vertebrae, providing both cushioning and controlled motion. To score right: know that intervertebral discs are cartilaginous joints, they permit flexion/extension but restrict rotation, and they're essential for shock absorption during movement.
This paragraph was tested 2 times in NEET.
Match List-I with List-II: (NEET 2023) List-I: A. Cartilaginous Joint B. Ball and Socket Joint C. Fibrous Joint D. Saddle Joint List-II: I. Between flat skull bones II. Between adjacent vertebrae in vertebral column III. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb IV. Between Humerus and Pectoral girdle Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Which of the following is present between the adjacent bones of the vertebral column?
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