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I am a medical student and had a query

2021-01-16 19:08:14
Are ribs and sternum (except 1st rib) connected by cartilaginous joint or synovial gliding joint??? Plz help
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It is a cartilaginous joint.

Answered2021-01-17 22:53:49

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They are bars of hyaline cartilage situated at anterior ends, contributing to the chest wall elasticity and expansion. Thus, cartilagenous joint.

Answered2021-01-16 19:37:12

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