2023年10月30日 · Sternochondral, also known as chondrosternal or sternocostal joints, are synovial plane joints that attach the sternum (sterno-) with the costal cartilages (-chondral) of the thorax. The first sternochondral joint is an exception, …

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 …

2023年10月26日 · The sternum is the bone that lies in the anterior midline of our thorax. It forms part of the rib cage and the anterior-most part of the thorax. Its functions are to protect the thoracic organs from trauma and also form the bony attachment for various muscles.

The sternum is a narrow, flat bone, forming the middle portion of the front of the chest. The top of the sternum supports the clavicles (collarbones) and its edges join with the costal cartilages of the first two pairs of ribs .

Your sternum (breastbone) is a vertical bone at the top of your chest that protects your organs and supports your muscles and other bones. Several different health conditions can cause sternum pain or substernal pain, but most aren’t serious.

2020年11月19日 · The body is flat and elongated – the largest part of the sternum. It articulates with the manubrium superiorly (manubriosternal joint) and the xiphoid process inferiorly (xiphisternal joint). The lateral edges of the body are marked by numerous articular facets (cartilage lined depressions in the bone). These articular facets articulate with ...

2020年4月27日 · Your sternum is a flat bone in the middle of your chest that protects the organs of your torso from injury. It also serves as a connection point for other bones and muscles.

2023年7月24日 · The sternum is a partially T-shaped vertical bone that forms the anterior portion of the chest wall centrally. The sternum is divided anatomically into three segments: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process. The sternum connects the ribs via the costal cartilages forming the anterior rib cage.

2021年12月29日 · 1. Sternoclavicular Joint: A synovial joint formed between the sternum and the clavicle. 2. Sternocostal Joints: These joints are formed between the sternum and the medial ends of the costal cartilages of the 1 st – 7 th ribs. The joint between the 1 st rib and the sternum is cartilaginous, but the remaining ones are synovial. Ossification

2025年1月28日 · Manubriosternal Joint: A symphysis (fibrocartilaginous joint) connecting the manubrium and body. Forms the sternal angle, a palpable landmark for rib counting. Xiphisternal Joint: A synchondrosis between the body and xiphoid process. Shape and Curvature. The sternum is slightly convex anteriorly and concave posteriorly. Its broad, flat surface ...