The joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae is a __________.
A) synostosis
B) gomphosis
C) synchondrosis
D) symphysis
E) syndesmosis

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The joint between the L2 and L3 vertebrae is a symphysis. Symphyses are a type of secondary cartilaginous joint in which hyaline cartilage connects two bones, and a broad, flat disc of fibrocartilage completes the union between the bones. This type of joint allows for limited movement while still maintaining stability.

The Joint Between the L2 and L3 Vertebrae Is a __________