Plural form of amphiarthrosis; multiple joints with limited movement between bones connected by cartilage.
From 'amphiarthrosis' with standard Greek plural '-es'. Medical anatomy term.
Amphiarthroses are compromise joints—they sacrifice free movement for stability, which is why your spine is sturdy but you can't twist like a pretzel!
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