Osteocartilaginous Elements of the Thoracic Wall
Description
Anatomical diagram illustrating the bones, cartilages, and articulating joints of the anterior thoracic wall.
Original diagram by medicats_.
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“Costochondral Joint” (primary cartilaginous, synchondrosis)
Costal Cartilage
Costoclavicular Joint (saddle synovial)
Insertion of Intercostal Muscles
Interchondral Joint (Plane Synovial)
Jugular Notch
Manubriosternal Angle
Manubriosternal Joint (Manubriosternal symphysis)
Manubrium (of sternum)
Origin of Intercostal Muscles
Sternoclavicular Joint (Saddle Synovial)
Sternocostal Joint (Plane Synovial) 1-7
Sternocostal Joint (Synchondrosis)
Sternum
Xiphisternal Joint (Xiphisternal symphysis)
Xiphoid Process