Which of the following pairs is correctly matched ?

Options

A. Fibrous joint – between phalanges
B. Cartilaginous joint – skull bones
C. Gliding joint – between zygapophyses of the successive vertebrae
D. Hinge joint – between vertebrae

Answer

To determine which of the pairs is correctly matched, we need to analyze each option provided in the question:

1. **Fibrous joint between phalanges**:
- Fibrous joints are immovable joints where bones are connected by dense connective tissue. They are primarily found in the skull (sutures) and not between the phalanges. Therefore, this option is incorrect.

2. **Cartilaginous joint between skull bones**:
- Cartilaginous joints allow for limited movement and are connected by cartilage. The joints between the skull bones are actually fibrous joints (sutures), not cartilaginous. Hence, this option is also incorrect.

3. **Gliding joint between gygoepophysis of successive vertebrae**:
- Gliding joints (also known as plane joints) allow for sliding movements between the articulating surfaces. The gygoepophysis (or zygapophysis) of successive vertebrae indeed forms gliding joints, allowing for slight movements. This option is correct.

4. **Thin joint between the vertebrae**:
- The term "thin joint" is not a recognized classification in anatomy. The joints between vertebrae are primarily intervertebral discs (which are cartilaginous) and facet joints (which are synovial). Therefore, this option is incorrect.

Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **option C: Gliding joint between gygoepophysis of successive vertebrae**.

### Step-by-Step Solution:
1. Analyze the first option: Fibrous joint between phalanges - Incorrect.
2. Analyze the second option: Cartilaginous joint between skull bones - Incorrect.
3. Analyze the third option: Gliding joint between gygoepophysis of successive vertebrae - Correct.
4. Analyze the fourth option: Thin joint between the vertebrae - Incorrect.
5. Conclude that the correct answer is option C.