A gomphosis is a fibrous mobile peg-and-socket joint. The roots of the teeth (the pegs) fit into their sockets in the mandible and maxilla and are the only examples of this type of joint.

What is syndesmosis and gomphosis?

A gomphosis, also known as a dentoalveolar syndesmosis, is a joint that binds the teeth to bony teeth sockets in the maxillary bone and mandible. ... A gomphosis is a specialized fibrous joint in which a conical process or peg of one bone fits into a hole or socket in another bone.

What is a gomphosis joint quizlet?

gomphosis joints. specialized peg/socket joint; where the peg is a tooth and the socket is the bones of the skull (mandible, incisive, maxilla); allow for slight movement during mastication.