| Synarthrosis | |
|---|---|
 The suture joints of the skull are an example of a synarthrosis. | |
| Identifiers | |
| MeSH | 0011873 |
| TA98 | A03.0.00.003 |
| TA2 | 1550 |
| FMA | 7491 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
A synarthrosis is a type of joint which allows no movement under normal conditions. Sutures and gomphoses are both synarthroses. Joints which allow more movement are called amphiarthroses or diarthroses. Syndesmoses are considered to be amphiarthrotic, because they allow a small amount of movement.[1]
- ^ The Musculoskeletal System. In: Dutton M. eds. Dutton's Orthopaedic Examination, Evaluation, and Intervention, 5e. McGraw-Hill; Accessed January 25, 2021. https://accessphysiotherapy-mhmedical-com.libaccess.lib.mcmaster.ca/content.aspx?bookid=2707§ionid=224662311