Sternocostal joints
On this occasion, we delve into the exciting world of Sternocostal joints, a topic that has captured the attention of researchers, professionals and the general public. Sternocostal joints has been the subject of study and debate over the years, it arouses broad interest both in society and in the academic field. From its origins to its impact today, Sternocostal joints has been a source of reflection and analysis, generating numerous theories and approaches. In this article, we propose to explore the multiple facets of Sternocostal joints, addressing everything from its historical evolution to its implications in different contexts. Through a multidisciplinary approach, we aim to shed light on this topic that is so exciting and relevant today.
| Sternocostal joints | |
|---|---|
 Sternocostal and interchondral articulations. Anterior view. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | articulationes sternocostales |
| MeSH | D013248 |
| TA98 | A03.3.05.001 |
| TA2 | 1730 |
| FMA | 72323 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The sternocostal joints, also known as sternochondral joints or costosternal articulations, are synovial plane joints of the costal cartilages of the true ribs with the sternum. The only exception is the first rib, which has a synchondrosis joint since the cartilage is directly united with the sternum. The sternocostal joints are important for thoracic wall mobility.
The ligaments connecting them are:
- Articular capsules
- Intraarticular sternocostal ligament
- Radiate sternocostal ligaments
- Costoxiphoid ligaments
Clinical significance
Ankylosis, joint stiffness caused by ossification, may occur at the sternocostal joints.
See also
References
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 203 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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