synchondrosis

(noun)

A slightly moveable articulation between bones joined by hyaline cartilage.

Related Terms

Examples of synchondrosis in the following topics:

  • Cartilaginous Joints: Synchodroses

    • Where the connecting medium is hyaline cartilage, a cartilaginous joint is termed a synchondrosis or primary cartilaginous joint.
    • A synchondrosis joint is the first sternocostal joint (where the first rib meets the sternum).
    • Section through occipitosphenoid synchondrosis of an infant, including the cartilage, perichrondrium, and periosteum.

  • Classification of Joints on the Basis of Structure and Function

    • In a synchondrosis, the bones are joined by hyaline cartilage.

  • Structural Classification of Joints

    • Image demonstrates a synchondrosis joint with epiphyseal plate (temporary hyaline cartilage joint) indicated (a) and a symphysis joint (b).