Fibrous joints in humans:

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(C) Fibrous joints are a type of joint where the bones are joined by dense fibrous connective tissue. These joints are characterized by the absence of

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Do not allow any movement

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(C) Fibrous joints are a type of joint where the bones are joined by dense fibrous connective tissue. These joints are characterized by the absence of a joint cavity. Because the bones are tightly bound together by strong,tough collagenous fibers,these joints do not allow any movement. Examples include the sutures between the skull bones and the gomphosis joints in the tooth sockets. Therefore,the correct option is $C$.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Fibrous joint	$I$. Immovable joint
$Q$. Cartilaginous joint	$II$. Slightly movable joint
$R$. Synovial joint	$III$. Freely movable joint

Column-$I$ (Joints)	Column-$II$ (Location)
$P$. Ball and socket joint	$I$. Elbow joint
$Q$. Hinge joint	$II$. Between carpals
$R$. Pivot joint	$III$. Between carpal and metacarpal of thumb
$S$. Gliding joint	$IV$. Between atlas and axis
$T$. Saddle joint	$V$. Between humerus and pectoral girdle

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