Symphysis
Fibrocartilaginous fusion between two bones / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A symphysis (/ˈsɪm.fɪ.sɪs/, pl.: symphyses[1]) 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.
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Latin | symphysis |
TA98 | A03.0.00.017 |
TA2 | 1531 |
FMA | 7498 |
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Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.[2]