Which of the following is an example of a syndesmosis?
A) the interosseous membrane situated between the radius and ulna in the forearm
B) a tooth and its corresponding pocket or alveolus in the mandible or maxilla
C) the coronal suture between the frontal and parietal bones
D) the pubic symphysis located between the two pubic bones of the pelvic girdle
Answer: A
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