A synchondrosis

A) is a type of gomphosis.
B) is freely movable.
C) may be temporary.
D) is found in the arm.
E) is not found in a growing long bone.

Synchondrosis

A type of cartilaginous joint where bones are joined by hyaline cartilage, allowing for bone growth or slight movement.

Gomphosis

A gomphosis is a type of fibrous joint that anchors a tooth to its socket in the jawbone.

Growing Long Bone

Refers to the process of lengthening in bones of the skeleton during childhood and adolescence through the activity at growth plates.