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Definition of Gomphosis

Gomphosis
Gomphosis Gom*pho"sis, n. [NL., fr. Gr. ?, prop., a bolting together, fr. ? to fasten with bolts or nails, ? bolt, nail: cf. F. gomphose.] (Anat.) A form of union or immovable articulation where a hard part is received into the cavity of a bone, as the teeth into the jaws.

Meaning of Gomphosis from wikipedia

- (amphiarthrodial). The distal tibiofibular joint is another example. A gomphosis is a joint between the root of a tooth and the socket in the maxilla or...
- is also called a joint, and is described as a fibrous joint known as a gomphosis. Joints are classified both structurally and functionally. The number...
- joint that connects the roots of the teeth and the alveolus is called a gomphosis (plural gomphoses). Alveolar bone is the bone that surrounds the roots...
- movement. They can be categorised by how the bones are joined together: Gomphosis is the type of joint in which a conical peg fits into a socket, for example...
- zygomatic process with sphenoid bone with temporal bone with frontal bone Mouth Gomphosis Periodontal fiber Periodontium Dental alveolus Gingiva Cementum...
- General terms Joint Bony joints Synarthrosis Fibrous joint Syndesmosis Gomphosis Interosseous membrane Suture Cartilaginous joint Synchondrosis Symphysis...
- zygomatic process with sphenoid bone with temporal bone with frontal bone Mouth Gomphosis Periodontal fiber Periodontium Dental alveolus Gingiva Cementum...
- zygomatic process with sphenoid bone with temporal bone with frontal bone Mouth Gomphosis Periodontal fiber Periodontium Dental alveolus Gingiva Cementum...
- is also called a joint, and is described as a fibrous joint known as a gomphosis. Joints are classified both structurally and functionally. Jugular vein...
- zygomatic process with sphenoid bone with temporal bone with frontal bone Mouth Gomphosis Periodontal fiber Periodontium Dental alveolus Gingiva Cementum...