Definition of Amphiarthrodial. Meaning of Amphiarthrodial. Synonyms of Amphiarthrodial

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Definition of Amphiarthrodial

Amphiarthrodial
Amphiarthrodial Am`phi*ar*thro"di*al, a. [Pref. amphi- + arthrodial.] Characterized by amphiarthrosis.

Meaning of Amphiarthrodial from wikipedia

- Amphiarthrosis is a type of continuous, slightly movable joint. Most amphiarthroses are held together by cartilage, as a result of which limited movements...
- 'growing together'.[citation needed] The pubic symphysis is a nonsynovial amphiarthrodial joint. The width of the pubic symphysis at the front is 3–5 mm greater...
- (sacrococcygeal articulation, articulation of the sacrum and coccyx) is an amphiarthrodial joint, formed between the oval surface at the apex of the sacrum, and...
- (along the interosseous membrane). Syndemoses are slightly moveable (amphiarthrodial). The distal tibiofibular joint is another example. A gomphosis is...
- OA only affects synovial joints, whereas intervertebral joints are amphiarthrodial, i.e. cartilaginous joints that allow for mild or minimal movement...