Synarthrosis Flashcards

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1
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Four types of synarthrotic joints

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1.) Suture
2.) Gomphosis
3.) Synchondrosis
4.)Synostosis

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What is a suture?

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Bones interlocked, only found in skill

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What is gomphosis?

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Fibrous connection, binds teeth to sockets

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What is synchondrosis?
And what are two examples?

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-rigid cartilage between two bones
ex.) 1. Epiphyseal cartiilage (growth plate) of long bones, still cartilage while child is growing
-Ribs 1/2 where manubrium attaches

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What is synostosis?

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Where two bones fuse and the suture disappers

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