Which of the following is not a diarthrosis -
Ans. is 'c' i.e., Skull sutures Functional classification of joints (movement)o Joints can also be classified functionally according to the type and degree of movement they allow:Synarthrosis - Permits little or no mobility. Most synarthrosis joints are fibrous joints (e.g., skull sutures).Amphiarthrosis - Permits slight mobility. Most amphiarthrosis joints are cartilaginous joints (e.g., intervertebral discs).Diarthrosis - Freely movable. All diarthrosis joints are synovial joints (e.g., shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, etc.), and the terms "diarthrosis" and "synovial joint" are considered equivalent by Terminologia Anatomica
Elbow joint
Interphalangeal joint
Skull sutures
Hip joint
Anatomy of Bone & Fracture Healing