synarthrosis

Biology

(noun)

immovable joint in which two bones are connected rigidly by fibrous tissue

Related Terms

  • synovial fluid
  • amphiarthrosis
  • diarthrosis
Physiology

(noun)

A type of joint in which two bones are connected rigidly by fibrous tissue.

Related Terms

  • scurvy
  • gomphoses

Examples of synarthrosis in the following topics:

  • Sutures

    • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (or synarthrosis) that only occurs in the skull (or cranium).
    • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (or synarthrosis) that only occurs in the skull.
  • Functional Classification of Joints

    • Synarthrosis – These types of joints are immobile or allow limited mobility.
  • Gomphoses

    • This particular joint is an example of a synarthrosis, a joint with limited to no movement.
  • Sutures

    • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (synarthrosis) bound by Sharpey's fibers that only occurs in the skull (cranium).
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