Fibrous Joints

Definition

Fibrous joints are a type of joint where bones are joined by dense fibrous connective tissue, allowing for little to no movement. They are found in areas where stability is required over flexibility, such as in the skull or between the tibia and fibula.

Related terms

Sutures:

These are immovable fibrous joints located between the bones of the skull, acting like seams to keep it firmly together.

Syndesmosis: A slightly movable fibrous joint where bones are connected by a long band of tissue, offering more give than other types of fibrous joints.

Gomphosis: A type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth into its socket in the jawbone, allowing no movement