sternocostal joint

articulatio sternocostalis

Arthrodial joints, with the exception of the first, in which the cartilage is directly united with the sternum, and which is, therefore, a synarthrodial articulation.

Type Bone
Latin Name articulatio sternocostalis
FMA ID 7954

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the sternocostal joint?
Arthrodial joints, with the exception of the first, in which the cartilage is directly united with the sternum, and which is, therefore, a synarthrodial articulation.
What is the Latin name for the sternocostal joint?
The Latin name for the sternocostal joint is articulatio sternocostalis.

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