Which of the following is an example of a synchondrosis?

A) an intervertebral disc situated between the vertebrae of the spinal column
B) the pubic symphysis and the two surrounding pubic bones of the pelvic girdle
C) the coronal suture situated between the frontal bone and parietal bone
D) an epiphyseal plate found between the shaft (diaphysis) and the end (epiphysis) of a long bone


Answer: D

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