Anatomy

Sternocostal Joints

An articulation where the costal cartilage of each rib fit with slight concavities along the lateral borders of the STERNUM.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

An articulation where the costal cartilage of each rib fit with slight concavities along the lateral borders of the STERNUM.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Joint, Sternocostal
  • Joints, Sternocostal
  • Sternocostal Joint

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Aspects Covered

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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History Note

91(75); was see under JOINTS 1979-90; was see under RIBS 1963-78

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Tree Number

  1. A02w.835w.583w.790w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Sternocostal Joints. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D013248. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D013248
  2. Sternocostal Joints. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sternocostal_joints
  3. Sternocostal Joints. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3624378