Amphiarthrosis is a type of continuous, slightly movable
joint.[1] Most amphiarthroses are held together by cartilage, as a result of which limited movements between the bones is made possible. An example is the joints of the vertebral column only allow for small movements between adjacent vertebrae, but when added together, these movements provide the flexibility that allows the body to twist, or bend to the front, back, or side.[2]
Types
In amphiarthroses, the contiguous bony surfaces can be:
A
symphysis: connected by broad flattened disks of
fibrocartilage, of a more or less complex structure, which adhere to the ends of each bone, as in the articulations between the bodies of the
vertebrae or the inferior articulation of the two
hip bones (aka the
pubic symphysis). The strength of the pubic symphysis is important in conferring weight-bearing stability to the pelvis.
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External links
"Amphiarthrosis". British Columbia Institute of Technology. Archived from
the original on 5 January 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2009.