JOINTS OF THORAX : ANATOMY

Type of joints formed by first rib? Name the joints of thorax? What are the examples of primary cartilaginous joint of thorax? How the first costovertebral joint is different from a typical costovertebral joint ? 1. Costo-vertebral joints 2. Costo-transverse joints 3. Costo-chondral joints 4. Inter-chondral joints 5. Chondro-sternal joints 6. Manubrio-sternal joint 7. Xiphi-sternal joint 8. Inter-vertebral joint The tubercle of a typical rib has two facets. The medial facet, covered with hyaline cartilage, articulates with the tip of the transverse process of its own vertebra at a small synovial joint. The lateral facet (non-articular) gives attachment to the lateral costotransverse ligament. Source of images and videos: COMPLETE ANATOMY, www.3d4medical.com Gray's anatomy for students, second south asia edition. #jointsofthorax #thoraxanatomy #costovertebraljoint