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

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A synchondrosis is a type of cartilaginous joint where bones are joined by hyaline cartilage, such as the epiphyseal plate in long bones.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Synchondrosis