Arthrology of the Anterior Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
What is the classification of the first sternocostal or sternochondral joint?
A
cartilaginous (amphiarthrosis) 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 sternoschondral joint?
A
the intra-articular ligament
4
Q
What is the classification of the sixth through the ninth interchondral joints?
A
synovial plane (diarthrosis arthrodia)
5
Q
What is the classification of the fifth-sixth or ninth-tenth interchondral 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
