symphysis
noun
the growing together, or the fixed or nearly fixed union, of bones, as that of the two halves of the lower jaw in humans or of the pubic bones in the anterior part of the pelvic girdle.
symphyses
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pluralof symphysis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Cartilaginous joints are joints in which the bones are connected by cartilage; the two types of cartilaginous joints are synchondroses and symphyses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Amphiarthroses are joints that allow slight movement, including syndesmoses and symphyses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
In symphyses, hyaline cartilage covers the end of the bone but the connection between bones occurs through fibrocartilage.
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There are two types of cartilaginous joints: synchondroses and symphyses.
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This gives symphyses the ability to strongly unite the adjacent bones, but can still allow for limited movement to occur.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
