Question

The branch of study dealing with joints is
(A) Osteology
(B) Chondrology
(C) Craniology
(D) Arthrology

Answer 1

Hint: Joints are present between the two bones for the purpose of linking the bones. It is also known as articulation. These are present between two bones or even between more than two bones. This also helps in holding the skeleton together.

Complete Answer:
- Joints are the connection between the bones that mostly helps in the movement of the bones. These joints are classified into synovial, cartilaginous and the fibrous joints. Synovial joints have the fluid filled space called synovial fluid in between them. Fibrous joints are the joints in which bones are joined by means of the collagen fiber.
- Cartilaginous joints join the bone by means of cartilage. Of the given option, Osteology is the branch of anatomical science that deals with the study of the structure, function, pathology and the disease of the bones and skeletons.
- Chondrology is defined as the branch of science which deals with the cartilages. Cartilages are the substances that are soft and flexible and form the connective tissue mainly between the joints.
- The craniology is the branch of the anatomy that deals with the skull characteristics like its shape and size of the human skull and its other characteristics. It is also known as phrenology.
- In the arthrological studies, the word “arthro” refers to the joints and the “logy” refers to the study. It is the medical science which deals with the structure, function, disease and the treatment of the joints.

Thus the option (D) is correct.

Note: Some of the joints in the elbow, knee and the shoulder are easily movable and are self-lubricating and frictionless. They can withstand heavy loads and also the heavy compression. But the joints like sutures in the skull area can move only to the certain limit.