syndesmosis
noun
a connection of bones by ligaments, fasciae, or membranes other than in a joint.
syndesmoses
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pluralof syndesmosis.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Amphiarthroses are joints that allow slight movement, including syndesmoses and symphyses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
There are three types of fibrous joints: sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
The syndesmoses found in the forearm and leg serve to unite parallel bones and prevent their separation.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
The three types of fibrous joints are sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
