Unit 8 - Thorax & Back

Question 1

Xiphisternal Joint - name the following:
- Articulating bones
- Location of articulating surfaces
- type of joint by structure
- type of joint by degree of allowed movement
- specific subtype of joint

Answer 1

• Body of sternum + manubrium of sternum
• Superior aspect of the xiphoid process + inferior aspect of the body of the sternum
• cartilaginous joint
• synarthrosis (very small range of movement allowed)
• synchondrosis (joined by cartilage)