page_title: Synchondrosis
hierarchical_section_title: Synchondrosis
context_page_description: A synchondrosis is a type of cartilaginous joint where hyaline cartilage completely joins together two bones. Synchondroses are different than symphyses which are formed of fibrocartilage. Synchondroses are immovable joints and are thus referred to as synarthroses.
context_section_description: A synchondrosis (or primary cartilaginous joint) is a type of cartilaginous joint where hyaline cartilage completely joins together two bones. Synchondroses are different than symphyses (secondary cartilaginous joints) which are formed of fibrocartilage. Synchondroses are immovable joints and are thus referred to as synarthroses.
caption: Sagittal section through the clivus of the skull demonstrating the location of the spheno-occipital synchondrosis in an infant.
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