Question

Due to an accident on the playground, elise wears a cast to immobilize her elbow. what functional class of joint does this immobilization resemble?

Answer 1

Answer: synarthrosis

A synarthrosis is a joint fixed between bones made up of fibrous tissue which permits very little or none at all under normal conditions. This immobilization resembles Elise wearing a cast in her elbow and immobilized due to an accident.