The epiphyseal plates in a long bone of an adult are an example of a symphysis.

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The epiphyseal plates, also known as growth plates, are present in children and adolescents and are located at the ends of long bones. These plates allow for bone growth and eventually fuse together to form the epiphyseal line in adults. The epiphyseal plates are a type of cartilaginous joint, not a symphysis, which is a type of fibrocartilaginous joint found in the pubic symphysis and intervertebral discs.

The Epiphyseal Plates in a Long Bone of an Adult