Sternocostal joint

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 361860002

Sternocostal joint

Definition

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.

Also known as articulatio sternocostalis, costo sternal joint, costosternal joint, sternochondral joint, sternocostal synovial joint, synovial sternocostal joint — per UBERON

The Sternocostal joint is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

Also identified as