fibrous joint

Fibrous joints are a structural classification of joints where the bones are connected by dense connective tissue, primarily collagen fibers, with little to no movement allowed. There are two main types: sutures and gomphoses. Sutures are found in the skull and face, connecting bones tightly, and typically fuse with age. Gomphoses are peg-and-socket joints, exemplified by the roots of teeth fitting into their sockets in the jawbone. These joints are crucial for holding the skeleton together while allowing for specific, limited functions like tooth stability.12