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symphysis

secondary cartilaginous joint

Cartilaginous joint in which the articulating bones or cartilages are connected by fibrocartilage. Examples: pubic symphysis, intervertebral symphysis, manubriosternal joint.[FMA].

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Type Bone
Latin Name secondary cartilaginous joint
FMA ID 7498

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the symphysis?

Cartilaginous joint in which the articulating bones or cartilages are connected by fibrocartilage. Examples: pubic symphysis, intervertebral symphysis, manubriosternal joint.[FMA].

What is the Latin name for the symphysis?

The Latin name for the symphysis is secondary cartilaginous joint.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7498 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002216 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.