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What type of joint connects the human skull bones together?
A. Hinge joint
B. Ball and socket joint
C. Sutures (Fibrous joint)✓ Correct Answer
D. Pivot joint
💡 Solution & Explanation
Human cranial bones are united by specialized immovable fibrous joints referred to as sutures, which provide structural rigidity and protect the brain. Hinge and pivot joints are synovial joints that permit varying degrees of movement, contrasting sharply with the fixed nature of cranial sutures.
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