Arthrology of Anterior Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classification of the first sternocostal or sternochondral joint?
A
cartilagenous (amphiarthorsis) synchondrosis
2
Q
What is the classification of the second - seventh sternocostal or sternochondral joint?
A
synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)
3
Q
Which of the sternocostal or sternochondral ligaments is unique to the second sternocostal or sternochondral joint?
A
intra-articular ligament
4
Q
What is the classification of the sixth - ninth interchondral joints?
A
synovial plane (diartrhosis arthrodia)
5
Q
What is the classification of the fifth - sixth or ninth- tenth interchondral ligaments?
A
fibrous (amphiarthorsis) syndesmosis
6
Q
Which costal cartilages fail to form a joint at their sternal end?
A
eleventh and twelfth costal cartilages
