Aligamentous Connection Such as an Antebrachial Interosseous Membrane is Called

Question

Aligamentous connection such as an antebrachial interosseous membrane is called a
A) syndesmosis.
B) symphysis.
C) synchondrosis.
D) synostosis.
E) gomphosis.

Accepted Answer

A syndesmosis is a type of fibrous joint where bones are connected by ligaments or interosseous membranes, such as the antebrachial interosseous membrane between the radius and ulna in the forearm. Symphysis, synchondrosis, synostosis, and gomphosis are all different types of joints with different structural characteristics.