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Costoxiphoid ligaments
Other Terms:
Ligamentum costoxiphoide
Parts
None
Group
Thoracic joints
Description
Thin, variable ligaments that connect from the xiphoid process to the seventh costal cartilage on both the anterior and posterior surfaces.
Function
Stabilize the attachment of the ribs to the sternum and limit rib movements.
Latin
Ligamentum costoxiphoide