Sternocostal Joints
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(Sternocostal Joints) TYPE
1st: Primary cartilaginous joint (synchondrosis) 2nd-7th: Synovial plane joint
(Sternocostal Joints) LIGAMENTS
Anterior and posterior radiate sternocostal; intra-articular
(Sternocostal Joints) COMMENTS
Articular cavities often absent; fibrocartilage covers articular surfaces
(Sternocostal Joints) ARTICULATION
Articulation of 1st costal cartilages with manubrium of sternum Articulation of the 2nd-7th pairs of costal cartilages with sternum