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Anterior sternoclavicular ligament
Other Terms:
Ligamentum sternoclaviculare anterius,
Ligament sternoclaviculaire antérieur
Parts
None
Group
Upper limb joints - Pectoral girdle
Description
This is essentially the anterior thickening of the fibrous capsule of the sternoclavicular joint. It attaches from the anterior surface of the medial end of the clavicle and courses inferiorly onto the anterior surface of the manubrium of the sternum and adjacent costal cartilage.
Function
Stabilizes the sternoclavicular joint.
Latin
Ligamentum sternoclaviculare anterius
French
Ligament sternoclaviculaire antérieur
