Xiphisternal Joint

Description

Lateral view of sternum illustration manubriosternal and xiphisternal joints

Anterior view of the sternum

Name

• Xiphisternal joint
• Xiphisternal symphysis
• Sternoxiphoid joint
• Xiphisternal junction
• Sternoxiphoid joint
• Sternoxiphoidal joint
• Xiphosternal joint
• Xiphoid–sternal junction

General

• Articulation of the body of the sternum and the xiphoid process
• Structurally classified as a synchondrosis, functionally classified as a synarthrosis
• Usually ossified by the 4th decade of life, forming synostosis
• Roughly in line with the T9 vertebrae

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Clinical Significance

• Xiphodynia
• Perichondritis

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See Also

• Chest Pain Main
• Physical Exam Chest
• Thoracic Anatomy Main

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