Synchondrosis

Synchondrosis is a type of cartilaginous joint where bones are joined together by hyaline cartilage, or where bone is united to cartilage. There are two types of synchondrosis, primary and secondary.

Primary Synchondrosis

Primary synchondrosis is where the connecting medium is hyaline cartilage. An example of this is the joint between the diaphysis and epiphysis of a growing long bone.

Secondary Synchondrosis

Secondary synchondrosis is where the connecting medium is fibrocartilage. An example of this is the pubic symphysis of the pelvis.

Clinical Significance

Synchondrosis has clinical significance in the field of orthopedics and radiology. It is often involved in conditions such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

See Also

• Cartilaginous joint
• Fibrous joint
• Synovial joint

References

Synchondrosis Resources
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