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] first rib , which has a synchondrosis joint since the cartilage is directly united with the sternum.[1] thoracic wall mobility.[2]
The ligaments connecting them are:
Clinical significance
Ankylosis , joint stiffness caused by ossification , may occur at the sternocostal joints.[3]
This article incorporates text in the public domain from page 203 of the 20th edition of Gray's Anatomy (1918)
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