sternocostal articulation

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[-kos′təl]

Etymology: Gk, sternon + L, costa, rib

the gliding articulation of the cartilage of each true rib and the sternum, except the articulation of the first rib, in which the cartilage is directly united with the sternum to form a synchondrosis. Each sternocostal articulation also involves five ligaments.

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