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Intra-articular sternocostal ligament
Other Terms:
Intraarticular sternocostal ligament,
Intra-articular sternocostal ligament,
Ligamentum sternocostale intra-articulare,
Ligamentum sternocostale intraarticulare,
Ligament sternocostal intraarticulaire
Parts
None
Group
Thoracic joints
Description
Typically only present between the second rib and the sternum where the ligament attaches the apex of the costal cartilage to the fibrocartilage of the manubriosternal joint. This ligament separates the manubrial and sternal joint cavities for this rib.
Function
Stabilize the attachment of the ribs to the sternum and limit rib movements.
Latin
Ligamentum sternocostale intraarticulare
French
Ligament sternocostal intraarticulaire
