1st Sternocostal Joint

1st rib

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, B.S., SPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

The 1st sternocostal joint is found immediately inferior to the sternoclavicular joint¹.

The 1st sternocostal joint is an articulation between the costal cartilage of the 1st rib with the costal facets of the sternum¹.

References

Neumann DA, Kelly ER, Kiefer CL, Martens K, Grosz CM. Kinesiology of the Musculoskeletal System: Foundations for Rehabilitation. 3rd ed. Elsevier; 2017.

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Yomogida N, Kerstein C. 1st Sternocostal Joint. https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Anatomy/Joints/Spine joints/Sternocostal Joints/1st_sternocostal_joint.html