Meaning & use
Amphiarthrotic
Last updated
Relating to a type of joint that allows only slight movement between the bones it connects, typically joined by cartilage.
See it in a sentence
The pubic symphysis is an amphiarthrotic joint that allows slight movement during childbirth.
Intervertebral discs form amphiarthrotic connections between the vertebrae of the spine.
A note on using this word
Amphiarthrotic joints sit between freely movable synovial joints and fixed fibrous joints, offering limited flexibility combined with stability.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “Amphiarthrotic”, then compare your use with the examples above.
Your draft stays on this page and is not sent anywhere.