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