Amphiarthrosis

/ˌæmfiɑrˈθroʊsɪs/ noun

Definition

A type of joint in the body where bones are connected by cartilage and have only slight or limited movement.

Etymology

From Greek 'amphi-' (both) + 'arthron' (joint) + '-osis' (condition). Medical term from anatomy.

Kelly Says

Your spine contains multiple amphiarthroses—each individual disc allows only a tiny bit of movement, but together they give your spine about 180 degrees of total flexibility!

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