Intra-articular Disk

• Sternoclavicular Joint - Intra-articular Disk:

  Origin:

  • Firmly attached to the upper border of the sternal end of the clavicle

  A) Intra-articular Disk

  B) Sternoclavicular Joint

  
• Sternoclavicular Joint - Intra-articular Disk:

  Insertion:

  • Costal cartilage of the 1st rib

  A) Intra-articular Disk

  B) Sternoclavicular Joint

  
• Sternoclavicular Joint - Intra-articular Disk:

  Functions:

  • Improves congruency
  • Shock absorption and force dissipation
  • Stabilisation of the sternoclavicular joint

  A) Intra-articular Disk

  B) Sternoclavicular Joint