synarthrodial
/ˌsɪnɑrˈθroʊdiəl/
adjective
- Relating to a type of joint in the body that does not move, such as the joints between the bones of the skull.
- Unlike the knee, a synarthrodial joint is designed for stability, not flexibility.
- The doctor explained that the bones of an infant's skull are not yet fully synarthrodial, which allows for growth.
- The synarthrodial joints in the skull protect the brain by allowing no movement.