syndesmoses

(noun)

Slightly movable articulations where the contiguous bony surfaces are united by an interosseous ligament, as in the inferior tibiofibular articulation.

Related Terms

Examples of syndesmoses in the following topics:

  • Syndesmoses

    • Syndesmoses are slightly movable joints formed where an interosseous ligament joins two bones.
    • Along with symphysis joints, syndesmoses are classified as amphiarthrosis joints in that they allow slight movement.

  • Classification of Joints on the Basis of Structure and Function

    • There are three types of fibrous joints: sutures, syndesmoses, and gomphoses.
    • Syndesmoses are joints in which the bones are connected by a band of connective tissue, allowing for more movement than in a suture.

  • Fibrous Joints

    • Syndesmoses of long bones and gomphoses of teeth are also types of fibrous joints.

  • Synovial Joint Movements

    • Structural and functional differences distinguish synovial joints from cartilaginous joints (synchondroses and symphyses) and fibrous joints (sutures, gomphoses, and syndesmoses).

  • Structural Classification of Joints

    • Syndesmoses are found between long bones of the body, such as the radio-ulnar and tibio-fibular joints.