Sternoclavicular Joint
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Anterior view sternoclavicular joint.
Description[edit | edit source]
The sternoclavicular joint (SC joint) is formed from the articulation of the medial aspect of the clavicle and the manubrium of the sternum. It is one of four joints that compose the shoulder complex. The SC joint is generally classified as a plane style synovial joint, and has a fibrocartilage joint disk.[1]
Motions Available[edit | edit source]
Ligaments and Joint Capsule
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Ligaments:
- Interclavicular
- Costoclavicular
- Anterior and Posterior Sternoclavicular:
Joint Capsule:
Muscles[edit | edit source]
Closed Packed Position[edit | edit source]
Open Packed Position[edit | edit source]
Other Important Information[edit | edit source]
Joint Disk:
Resources[edit | edit source]
- Dutton, M. (2008). Orthopaedic: Examination, evaluation, and intervention (2nd ed.). New York: The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
- Levangie, P.K. & Norkin, C.C. (2005). Joint structure and function: A comprehensive analysis (4th ed.). Philadelphia: The F.A. Davis Company.
References
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- ↑ Levangie, P.K. & Norkin, C.C. (2005). Joint structure and function: A comprehensive analysis (4th ed.). Philadelphia: The F.A. Davis Company.
