Sternocostal Joints (Overview)

Authors

Affiliations

Nate Yomogida, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.S. in Kinesiology

Chloë Kerstein, PT, DPT

Doctor of Physical Therapy

B.A. in Neuroscience

Sternocostal joints refer to the 7 joints created by ribs 1-7 articulating with the lateral border of the sternum¹.

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Chapter 11 ventilation and arthrology of sternocostal joint

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. Sternocostal Joints (Overview). https://yomokerst.com/The Archive/Anatomy/Joints/Spine joints/Sternocostal Joints/sternocostal_joint_overview.html