| Symphysis | |
|---|---|
 Diagrammatic section of a symphysis. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | symphysis |
| TA98 | A03.0.00.017 |
| TA2 | 1531 |
| FMA | 7498 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
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.
Unlike synchondroses, symphyses are permanent.[2]
- ^ "SYMPHYSIS | Meaning & Definition for UK English | Lexico.com". Archived from the original on February 4, 2021.
- ^ "Module - Introduction to Joints". Retrieved 2016-07-27.