Which of the following is a true statement?
A) Joints may be classified into five major categories.
B) The functional classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together.
C) The structural classification of joints centers around the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together.
D) The structural classification of joints involves the degree of movement the joint permits.

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The structural classification of joints is based on the type of connective tissue that joins the bones together, while the functional classification is based on the degree of movement the joint permits. Choice A is incorrect because there are six major categories of joints. Choice B is incorrect because that is the definition of the functional classification. Choice D is partially correct, but only applies to the functional classification, not the structural classification.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement