syndesmosis

American  

[sin-dez-moh-sis, -des-] / ˌsɪn dɛzˈmoʊ sɪs, -dɛs- /

noun

Anatomy.

syndesmoses plural

1. a connection of bones by ligaments, fasciae, or membranes other than in a joint.

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syndesmosis British  

/ ˌsɪndɛsˈməʊsɪs, ˌsɪndɛsˈmɒtɪk /

noun

1. anatomy a type of joint in which the articulating bones are held together by a ligament of connective tissue

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Other Word Forms

• syndesmotic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of syndesmosis

1720–30; < Greek sýndesm ( os ) bond ( see syndesmectomy) + -osis

Example Sentences

“Scans today in Leipzig showed that he has unfortunately torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle. Timo Werner will therefore be out for the rest of 2022,” the club said.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 3, 2022

However, a syndesmosis does not prevent all movement between the bones, and thus this type of fibrous joint is functionally classified as an amphiarthrosis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Together, the interosseous membrane and these ligaments form the tibiofibular syndesmosis.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Thus in contrast to the stability provided by the tibiofibular syndesmosis, the flexibility of the antebrachial interosseous membrane allows for the much greater mobility of the forearm.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

In the leg, the syndesmosis between the tibia and fibula strongly unites the bones, allows for little movement, and firmly locks the talus bone in place between the tibia and fibula at the ankle joint.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013