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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]
The ligaments connecting them are:
Clinical significance
Ankylosis ,
joint stiffness caused by
ossification , may occur at the sternocostal joints.
[3]
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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