Syndesmoses
noun, plural syndesmoses
[sin-dez-moh-seez, -des-] /ˌsɪn dɛzˈmoʊ siz, -dɛs-/ (Show IPA). Anatomy.
1.
a connection of bones by ligaments, fasciae, or membranes other than in a joint.
noun (pl) -ses (-siːz)
1.
(anatomy) a type of joint in which the articulating bones are held together by a ligament of connective tissue
syndesmosis syn·des·mo·sis (sĭn’děz-mō’sĭs, -děs-)
n. pl. syn·des·mo·ses (-sēz)
A form of fibrous joint in which opposing surfaces that are relatively far apart are united by ligaments. Also called syndesmodial joint.
syn’des·mot’ic (-mŏt’ĭk) adj.
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