What type of joint is shown by the flat skull bones that fuse end-to-end to form the cranium?

What type of joint is shown by the flat skull bones that fuse end-to-end to form the cranium?
  1. Synovial joint
  2. Cartilaginous joint
  3. Fibrous joint
  4. Ball and socket joint

Solution

The flat skull bones fuse end-to-end with the help of dense fibrous connective tissues in the form of sutures, to form the cranium, this type of joint is called fibrous joint.

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