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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.
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