Syndesmosis
Last revised by Dr Daniel J Bell ◉ on 24 Nov 2019
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Dixon, A., Bell, D. Syndesmosis. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org. (accessed on 30 Sep 2022) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-42750
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06 Feb 2016 by Dr Andrew Dixon ◉
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- Syndesmoses
Syndesmoses (singular: syndesmosis) are a type of fibrous joint where strong collagen rich connective tissue holds two portions of bone together allowing very little movement. They consist of an interosseous membrane and ligamentous thickenings.
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