SYNARTHRODIA
\sˌɪnɑːθɹˈə͡ʊdi͡ə], \sˌɪnɑːθɹˈəʊdiə], \s_ˌɪ_n_ɑː_θ_ɹ_ˈəʊ_d_iə]\
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[Greek] A joint in which adjacent articular surfaces are connected along their whole extent by an intervening tissue. It comprises Synchondrosis, in which the intervening tissue is cartilage of embryonic character (fibrous or elastic), bone (Synostosis), or membrane (Syndesmosis or suture).
By Alexander Duane
