synarthrosis
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synarthroses
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Origin of synarthrosis
1570–80; < New Latin < Greek synárthrōsis, equivalent to synarthrō- (variant stem of synarthroûsthai to be joined by articulation, equivalent to syn- syn- + árthro ( n ) joint + -esthai infinitive suffix) + -sis -sis
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A synarthrosis is a joint that is immovable.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Thus, skull sutures are functionally classified as a synarthrosis, although some sutures may allow for slight movements between the cranial bones.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Thus, based on their movement ability, both fibrous and cartilaginous joints are functionally classified as a synarthrosis or amphiarthrosis.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Due to the lack of movement between the bone and cartilage, both temporary and permanent synchondroses are functionally classified as a synarthrosis.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
Gomphō′sis, a kind of synarthrosis or immovable articulation, as of the teeth in the jaw.
From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various
The functional classification divides joints into three categories: synarthroses, amphiarthroses, and diarthroses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
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