Thorax Joints Flashcards
What are the different joints of the thorax?
Xiphisternal
Intervertebral
Sternochondral
Sternoclavicular
Manubriosternal
Costochondral
Costovertebral and costotrasnverse
What are the secondary cartilaginous joints of the thorax?
Xiphisternal
Intervertebral
Manubriosternal
What is the Xiphisternal joint?
Between xiphoid process and body of sternum
What type of joint is the Xiphisternal joint?
Secondary cartilaginous
What is the Manubriosternal joint?
Angle of louis/Sternal angle - T4 level
Manubrium and body of sternum
What type of joint is the manibriosternal joint?
Secondary cartilaginous joint
What is the sternochondral joint?
Sternum and costal cartilages
What type of joint is the sternochondral joint?
Synovial plane
What is the Costochondral joint?
Costal cartilage and rib
What type of joint is the costochondral joint?
primary cartilaginous joints
What are the Costovertebral and costotrasnverse joints?
Formed by the ribs and bodies of the vertebrae.
What type of joints are the Costovertebral and costotrasnverse joints?
Synovial plane
What type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
Synovial saddle
