noun
- plural of syndesmosis; fibrous joints where bones are connected by ligaments or interosseous membranes, allowing slight movement
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The syndesmoses between the tibia and fibula provide stability to the ankle joint.
- Injuries to the syndesmoses can result in significant ankle instability.
- The radiologist identified damage to multiple syndesmoses in the patient’s lower leg.
- Syndesmoses are classified as slightly movable joints in anatomical studies.
- The surgeon repaired the torn syndesmoses using specialized screws.
- Understanding syndesmoses is crucial for orthopedic residents studying joint anatomy.