synarthrosis
/ˌsɪnɑrˈθroʊsɪs/
noun
- A joint in the body that does not move, such as the seams between the bones of the skull.
- A synarthrosis provides strong, stable connections between bones.
- The sutures of the skull are a classic example of a synarthrosis.
- Unlike the shoulder joint, a synarthrosis allows no movement at all.
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