Amphiarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis
Amphiarthrosis (pronounced am-fee-ar-THRO-sis) is a type of joint in the human body that allows for limited movement. It is derived from the Greek words "amphi", meaning "on both sides", and "arthrosis", meaning "joint".
Etymology
The term "Amphiarthrosis" is derived from the Greek words "amphi", which means "on both sides", and "arthrosis", which means "joint". This is in reference to the fact that these types of joints allow for movement on both sides, albeit limited.
Types of Amphiarthrosis
There are two main types of amphiarthrosis joints: syndesmosis and symphysis.
- Syndesmosis refers to a joint in which the bones are connected by a band of connective tissue, allowing for slight movement. An example of this type of joint is the distal tibiofibular joint.
- Symphysis refers to a joint in which the bones are connected by a disc of fibrocartilage, also allowing for slight movement. An example of this type of joint is the pubic symphysis.
Related Terms
- Joint: A point in the body where two or more bones meet.
- Syndesmosis: A type of joint where the bones are connected by a band of connective tissue.
- Symphysis: A type of joint where the bones are connected by a disc of fibrocartilage.
- Distal tibiofibular joint: An example of a syndesmosis joint.
- Pubic symphysis: An example of a symphysis joint.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amphiarthrosis
- Wikipedia's article - Amphiarthrosis
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