A specialized form of fibrous synarthrosis that binds each tooth to the surrounding bony socket is a ________.
A) syndesmosis
B) symphysis
C) synchondrosis
D) gomphosis
E) synostosis

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A gomphosis is a specialized fibrous joint that binds teeth to the surrounding bony sockets in the jawbone. The term "gomphosis" comes from the Greek word gomphos, which means "nail" or "bolt."

A Specialized Form of Fibrous Synarthrosis That Binds Each Tooth