Meaning & use
Syndesmoses
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Fibrous joints in which two bones are connected by a ligament, allowing little to no movement between them, such as between the tibia and fibula.
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An ankle sprain can sometimes damage the syndesmoses connecting the lower leg bones.
The radiologist examined the syndesmoses for signs of ligament tearing.
A note on using this word
This is the plural of 'syndesmosis,' from Greek syndesmos, meaning 'a binding together.'
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fibrous joints
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