<P> The pubic symphysis is a nonsynovial amphiarthrodial joint . The name comes from the Greek word `` symphysis '' , meaning `` growing together '' . The width of the pubic symphysis at the front is 3 -- 5 mm greater than its width at the back . This joint is connected by fibrocartilage and may contain a fluid - filled cavity ; the center is avascular , possibly due to the nature of the compressive forces passing through this joint , which may lead to harmful vascular disease . The ends of both pubic bones are covered by a thin layer of hyaline cartilage attached to the fibrocartilage . The fibrocartilaginous disk is reinforced by a series of ligaments . These ligaments cling to the fibrocartilaginous disk to the point that fibers intermix with it . </P>
<P> The pubic symphysis is a nonsynovial amphiarthrodial joint . The name comes from the Greek word `` symphysis '' , meaning `` growing together '' . The width of the pubic symphysis at the front is 3 -- 5 mm greater than its width at the back . This joint is connected by fibrocartilage and may contain a fluid - filled cavity ; the center is avascular , possibly due to the nature of the compressive forces passing through this joint , which may lead to harmful vascular disease . The ends of both pubic bones are covered by a thin layer of hyaline cartilage attached to the fibrocartilage . The fibrocartilaginous disk is reinforced by a series of ligaments . These ligaments cling to the fibrocartilaginous disk to the point that fibers intermix with it . </P>
what holds the bone ends of an amphiarthrodial joint together
what holds the bone ends of an amphiarthrodial joint together
fibrocartilage
fibrocartilage