XIII. Athrology of the Anterior Thorax. B. Cartilage Joints or Ampiarthosis Flashcards

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What are the characteristics of a (ampiarthrosis) symphysis?

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limited motion, median plane location, support ligaments both anterior and posterior to the joint, more permanent in longetivity than synchondrosis and they occur between bones developing by endochondral ossification

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