synarthrosis

Examples of synarthrosis in the following topics:

• Sutures

  • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (or synarthrosis) that only occurs in the skull (or cranium).
  • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (or synarthrosis) that only occurs in the skull.

• Functional Classification of Joints

  • Synarthrosis – These types of joints are immobile or allow limited mobility.

• Gomphoses

  • This particular joint is an example of a synarthrosis, a joint with limited to no movement.

• Sutures

  • A suture is a type of fibrous joint (synarthrosis) bound by Sharpey's fibers that only occurs in the skull (cranium).