Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 3, also known as syns3, is related to contractures, pterygia, and spondylocarpotarsal fusion syndrome 1a and brachydactyly. An important gene associated with Multiple Synostoses Syndrome 3 is FGF9 (Fibroblast Growth Factor 9). Affiliated tissues include bone, and related phenotypes are broad thumb and dolichocephaly