Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?
a) an intervertebral disc situated between the vertebrae of the spinal column
b) an epiphyseal plate found between the shaft (diaphysis) and the end (epiphysis) of a long bone
c) the coronal suture situated between the frontal bone and parietal bone
d) the pubic symphysis and the two surrounding pubic bones of the pelvic girdle
Answer: b) an epiphyseal plate found between the shaft (diaphysis) and the end (epiphysis) of a long bone
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