synchondrosisnoun [ C ]
uk/ˌsɪŋ.kɒnˈdrəʊ.sɪs/us/ˌsɪŋ.kɑːnˈdroʊ.sɪs/plural synchondroses specializeda place in the body where two bones are directly joined together by cartilage (= strong tissue). In some joints the cartilage may turn into bone over time
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Bone structures
- acetabular
- acetabulum
- acromial
- acromioclavicular
- acromion
- breastbone
- coccyx
- iliac
- ilium
- intercarpal
- intercondylar
- intercostal
- interosseous
- kneecap
- sacroiliac
- sacrospinous
- sacrotuberous
- sacrum
- sagittal
- trapezium
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