Schindylesis
Schindylesis
Schindylesis (pronunciation: shin-dil-ee-sis) is a type of articulation or joint in the human body where the inner surface of a bone is wedged into a cleft of another bone. It is a rare form of synarthrosis, a joint that permits little or no mobility.
Etymology
The term 'Schindylesis' is derived from the Greek word 'schindyleō', which means 'to cleave' or 'to split'. This refers to the way the bones are connected in this type of joint.
Anatomy
In the human body, the most notable example of schindylesis is the articulation between the vomer and the sphenoid bone in the skull. This joint is responsible for the stability of the vomer, which forms the lower part of the nasal septum.
Related Terms
- Articulation: The location at which two or more bones make contact.
- Synarthrosis: A type of joint that allows for little to no movement.
- Vomer: A bone situated in the midsagittal line of the skull.
- Sphenoid bone: A bone at the base of the skull located in front of the temporal bone and basilar part of the occipital bone.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Schindylesis
- Wikipedia's article - Schindylesis
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