GROSS ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -The sternoclavicular joint is a synovial saddle joint and is the only joint that connects the upper limb to the axial skeleton. It connects the clavicle to the manubrium of the sternum and gets stabilization from the costoclavicular ligament.

Detailed explanation-2: -The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is the linkage between the clavicle (collarbone) and the sternum (breastbone). The SC joint supports the shoulder and is the only joint that connects the arm to the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -The sternoclavicular joint is a synovial saddle joint that connects the sternum with the clavicles. It is the only direct connection between the appendicular skeleton of the upper limb and the axial skeleton of the trunk.

Detailed explanation-4: -The pectoral girdle is made up of two clavicles and two scapulae which are the anchors that attach the “appendicular” skeleton to the “axial” skeleton.

Detailed explanation-5: -Function. The sternoclavicular joint allows movement of the clavicle in three planes, predominantly in the anteroposterior and vertical planes, although some rotation also occurs. A description of movement would be elevation and depression.