synchondrosis
(noun)
A slightly moveable articulation between bones joined by hyaline cartilage.
Examples of synchondrosis in the following topics:
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Cartilaginous Joints: Synchodroses
- Where the connecting medium is hyaline cartilage, a cartilaginous joint is termed a synchondrosis or primary cartilaginous joint.
- A synchondrosis joint is the first sternocostal joint (where the first rib meets the sternum).
- Section through occipitosphenoid synchondrosis of an infant, including the cartilage, perichrondrium, and periosteum.
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Structural Classification of Joints
- Image demonstrates a synchondrosis joint with epiphyseal plate (temporary hyaline cartilage joint) indicated (a) and a symphysis joint (b).