Sternocostal joints
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. The only exception is the first rib, which has a synchondrosis joint since the cartilage is directly united with the sternum. The sternocostal joints are important for thoracic wall mobility.
| Sternocostal joints | |
|---|---|
Sternocostal and interchondral articulations. Anterior view. | |
| Details | |
| Identifiers | |
| Latin | articulationes sternocostales |
| MeSH | D013248 |
| TA98 | A03.3.05.001 |
| TA2 | 1730 |
| FMA | 72323 |
| Anatomical terminology | |
The ligaments connecting them are:
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