1. relating to or being an immovable joint where bones are united by fibrous tissue
Usage: medical; anatomical

Examples

• The synarthrodial joints of the skull provide protection for the brain.
• Synarthrodial connections between vertebrae offer stability to the spine.
• The sutures in an infant’s skull are synarthrodial joints that eventually fuse.
• Medical students learn about synarthrodial joints in their anatomy courses.
• The synarthrodial nature of these joints prevents movement between the bones.
• Radiologists can identify synarthrodial joints on X-ray images.