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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.
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Dr. Nishit Palo
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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.
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