symphysis
Sign in to saveA symphysis (, : symphyses) is a fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones. It is a type of cartilaginous joint, specifically a secondary cartilaginous joint.
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Within Vinony's link graph, symphysis is referenced by 241 other articles, and connects out to anatomical terms of motion, sternum and fibrous joint.
It is catalogued under the topic Joints.
Its subject is documented across 23 Wikipedia language editions.
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- Anatomy.Name
- Symphysis
- Anatomy.Latin
- symphysis
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- Diagrammatic section of a symphysis.
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A symphysis (, : symphyses) is a fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones. It is a type of cartilaginous joint, specifically a secondary cartilaginous joint. A symphysis is an amphiarthrosis, a slightly movable joint. A growing together of parts or structures.
Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.
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