| Sternopericardial ligaments | |
|---|---|
 transverse section of the thorax, showing the contents of the middle and the posterior mediastinum. | |
 Diagram showing relations of opened heart to front of thoracic wall. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | ligamenta sternopericardiaca |
| TA98 | A12.1.08.003 |
| TA2 | 3337 |
| FMA | 71429 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The fibrous pericardium is attached to the posterior surface of the sternum by the superior and inferior sternopericardiac ligaments (sternopericardial ligaments); the upper passing to the manubrium, and the lower to the xiphoid process.
