Articulations that are separated by a pad of fibrocartilage are known as symphysis, (plural-symphyses)
Step-by-step explanation:
In musculoskeletal system, the fusion of two bones joined by a fibrocartilaginous tissue pads is called a symphysis joint or articulation which allows the growth of both the bones together.
These are mostly skeletal midline amphiarthrotic articulations which are permanent and can only have very slight movement. These joints or articulations may or may not contain synovial fluid or synovia.
Examples include the symphysis pubis, xiphisternal joint, mandibulosternal joint, symphysis intervertebralis etc.