Joints of Thoracic Wall Flashcards
What type of joint is the costovertebral joints of head of ribs?
Plane synovial joint
What type of joint is the intervertebral joint?
Symphysis, secondary cartilaginous joint
What type of joint is the costotranverse joint?
Plane synovial joint
What type of joint is the sternocostal joint?
1st rib is a primary cartilaginous joint and 2nd-7th ribs are plane synovial joints
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
Saddle synovial joint
What type of joint is the costochondral joint?
Primary cartilaginous joint
What type of joint is the interchondral joint?
Plane synovial joint
What type of joint is the manubriosternal joint?
Secondary cartilaginous joint (symphysis)
What type of joint is the xiphisternal joint?
Primary cartilaginous joint, synchondrosis