Cartilaginous joints

Cartilaginous joints allow limited movement or no movement at all and arc united by cartilage, e.g. the pubic symphysis connecting the two hip bones, and the mandibular symphysis joining the two halves of the mandible. Both these joints are also classed as synarthroses.

Some cartilaginous joint may also be classed as amphiarthroses, which allow^, some degree of move­ment between the bones, e.g. between the bodies of the vertebrae, allowing for limited Ilexibility of the spinal column.