syndesmoses

(noun)

Slightly movable articulations where the contiguous bony surfaces are united by an interosseous ligament, as in the inferior tibiofibular articulation.

Related Terms

  • gomphoses
  • suture

Examples of syndesmoses in the following topics:

  • Syndesmoses

    • Syndesmoses are slightly movable joints formed where an interosseous ligament joins two bones.
    • Along with symphysis joints, syndesmoses are classified as amphiarthrosis joints in that they allow slight movement.
  • Fibrous Joints

    • Syndesmoses of long bones and gomphoses of teeth are also types of fibrous joints.
  • Synovial Joint Movements

    • Structural and functional differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joints (synchondroses and symphyses) and fibrous joints (sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses).
  • Structural Classification of Joints

    • Syndesmoses are found between long bones of the body, such as the radio-ulnar and tibio-fibular joints.
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