What type of joint is the growth plate –
Correct Answer: Primary cartilaginous
Description: Cartilaginous joints
1) Primary cartilaginous joints (synchondrosis, or hyaline cartilage joint): These are:-
The joint between epiphysis and diaphysis of a growing long bone, i.e. physis.
Spheno-occipital joint
1st costosternal joint (1st chondrosternal joint)
Costochondral joints
2) Secondary cartilaginous joints (Symphyses or fibrocartilaginous joints) : These are :-
Symphysis pubis
Sacroccygeal joint
Manubriosternal joint
Intervertebral disc
Symphysis menti
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