Articulations of the Thorax

Articulations of the Thorax Sternoclavicular joint Provides the only bony attachment between the appendicular and axial skeletons. Is a saddle-type synovial joint but has the movements of a ball-and-socket joint. Has a fibrocartilaginous articular surface and contains two separate synovial cavities. Sternocostal (sternochondral) joints Are synchondroses in which the sternum articulates with the first seven costal cartilages. Costochondral joints Are synchondroses in which the ribs articulate with their respective costal cartilages ◄.....Go back to the Gross Anatomy homepage