Fill in the blanks:1. A joints that is only slightly moveable is classified as a(n) ___________ joint. 2. The elbow is an example of a _________ joint, which functions in one plane. 3. When a child juts her chin forward stubbornly, she is demonstrating the action of ___________ of the jaw. 4. Inflammation of a joint broadly describes all types of __________. 5. An immovable joint held together with hyaline cartilage is categorized as a(n) __________.

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Answer:

1. Cartilaginous joints

2. Freely movable (Synovial) joints

3. Temporomandibular joint

4. Arthritis

5. Synchondrosis

Explanation:

1. Cartilaginous joints are those who permits some movements but provide less stability that immovable joint, these joints are slightly movable.

2. Freely movable joints are synovial joints. These joints have a joint cavity between connecting bones, and allow for greater mobility. However, they are less stable than fibrous and cartilaginous joints. For example: elbow.

3. Temporomandibular joint is a like a hinge and a ball and socket joint at the same time. It is a simple hinge that permits to chew.

4. Arthritis is a term that describes inflammation in joints. Some of them include: rheumotaoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, etc.

5. Synchondrosis is a joint in which the articulating surfaces are close together but are bound by a hyaline cartilage, which can converts to either bone o fibrocartilage.

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