Sternoclavicular joint classification etc

Cards (4)

  • Sternoclavicular joint:
    • Only true articulation of the upper limb and the axial skeleton
    A) Sternoclavicular Joint
  • Sternoclavicular joint - Joint Classification:
    • Synovial saddle joint
    A) Sternoclavicular Joint
  • Sternoclavicular joint - Axis of movement:
    • 3 degrees of freedom available (about 3 axes)
    A) Sternoclavicular Joint
  • Sternoclavicular joint - Joint Capsule:
    • Fibrous capsule surrounding entire joint
    • Attaching to articular margins of clavicle and sternum
    • Relatively strong (apart from inferiorly)
    • Strengthened capsular thickenings: anterior and posterior sternoclavicular ligaments and interclavicular ligaments
    A) Sternoclavicular Joint