Definition

A type of joint in the body where the bones are tightly connected and do not move, often found in places like the skull.

Example

The sutures of the skull are examples of synarthrosis, where the bones are fused together.

Conversation

Did you know there are different types of joints in our body?

Yeah, I heard about that! Like, what’s a synarthrosis?

A synarthrosis is a joint where the bones are tightly joined and don't move at all.

That makes sense, like the sutures in our skull!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Synarthrosis → It is formed from "syn-" (meaning together) and "arthrosis" (from Greek "arthron", meaning joint). The term refers to a type of joint that is immovable, where bones are joined together tightly.

Memory Tip

Think of 'together' ('syn-') and 'joint' ('arthron') to remember that synarthrosis refers to a joint that is tightly connected and does not move.

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