Sternocostal joints
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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.[1] The only exception is the first rib, which has a synchondrosis joint since the cartilage is directly united with the sternum.[1] The sternocostal joints are important for thoracic wall mobility.[2]
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Latin | articulationes sternocostales |
MeSH | D013248 |
TA98 | A03.3.05.001 |
TA2 | 1730 |
FMA | 72323 |
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The ligaments connecting them are: