Anatomy

Sternoclavicular Joint

A double gliding joint formed by the CLAVICLE, superior and lateral parts of the manubrium sterni at the clavicular notch, and the cartilage of the first rib.

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Abstract

A double gliding joint formed by the CLAVICLE, superior and lateral parts of the manubrium sterni at the clavicular notch, and the cartilage of the first rib.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Joint, Sternoclavicular
  • Joints, Sternoclavicular
  • Sternoclavicular Joints

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23 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, ultrastructure, virology.

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  1. A02w.835w.583w.781w

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WE 810

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sternoclavicular Joint. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013247. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013247
  2. Sternoclavicular Joint. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternoclavicular_joint
  3. Sternoclavicular Joint. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q640022