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Sterno-Clavicular Articulation. 



105. The Sterno-Clavicular Articulation, Articulatio 



sterno-clavicularis. 



The fibrous capsule of this articulation is especially strong on the 

 anterior surface ; the strengthening band is known as the Ligamentum 

 sterna-clavicular c : the articular cavity has interposed an inter articular 

 fibro-cartilage, whose circumference is closely connected with the 

 fibrous capsule. As strengthening ligaments serve : the Ligamentum inter - 

 claviculare passing between both clavicles, and the Ligamentum costo-chtri- 

 cularc. passing from the cartilage of the first rib to the under rough sur- 

 face of the sternal end of the clavicle. 



