Why Is a Synchondrosis Important?

The cranial base

cranial base
The base of skull, also known as the cranial base or the cranial floor, is the most inferior area of the skull. It is composed of the endocranium and the lower parts of the skull roof.
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synchondroses are important growth centers of the craniofacial skeleton. Their abnormalities lead to numerous growth and developmental conditions in the craniofacial region.

What is the role of synchondrosis?

In the skull the synchondroses form between the occipital, temporal, sphenoid, and ethmoid bones of the developing chondrocranium, and provide early support for the developing brain. ... These synchondroses constitute important postnatal longitudinal growth centers of the cranial base.

Why is it important to have a synchondrosis joint between the ribs and the sternum?

Cartilaginous joints allow more movement between bones than a fibrous joint but less than the highly mobile synovial joint. ... A synchondrosis joint is the first sternocostal joint (where the first rib meets the sternum). In this example, the rib articulates with the sternum via the costal cartilage.

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