syndesmosis /syn·des·mo·sis/ (sin″dez-mo´sis) pl. syndesmo´ses [Gr.] a joint in which the bones are united by fibrous connective tissue forming an interosseous membrane or ligament.
syndesmosis
syndesmosis [sin″dez-mo´sis] (Gr.)
syn·des·mo·sis (s n d z-m  ss)n. pl. syn·des·mo·ses (-s  z) A form of fibrous joint in which opposing surfaces that are relatively far apart are united by ligaments. Also called syndesmodial joint. syn des·motic (-m tk) adj. |
syndesmosis
[sin′desmō′sis] pl. syndesmoses
Etymology: Gk, syndesmos, ligament
syndesmosis [sin″dez-mo´sis] (Gr.)
a joint in which the bones are united by fibrous connective tissue forming an interosseous membrane or ligament.
syndesmosis
pl. syndesmoses [Gr.] a joint in which the bones are united by fibrous connective tissue forming an interosseous membrane or ligament that allows a modest amount of movement.
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