The Costochondral Joint is an immovable Cartilaginous - Synchodrosis (structural classification) joint that articulates the ribs with the coastal cartilage.
It's functional classification is; Synarthrosis - a type of joint permitting no movement at all.
I believe it is a hinge joint
Synovial Joint
Costochondral joint ( Costo- = Rib, Chondro- = Cartilage) - these joints 'articulate' the ribs with the costal cartilage of the thoracic wall. However, there is no movement between the two.The Structural Classification for this joint is; Cartilaginous (Synchodrosis).The Functional Classification for this joint is; Synarthrosis.
Costochondral means related to the rib and its cartilage.
20910 it is found under surgery Musculoskeletal System Cartilage graft;costochondral
calcium buildup in bone
The acromioclavicular joint is a plane, or gliding, joint.
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Costochondral joint ( Costo- = Rib, Chondro- = Cartilage) - these joints 'articulate' the ribs with the costal cartilage of the thoracic wall. However, there is no movement between the two.The Structural Classification for this joint is; Cartilaginous (Synchodrosis).The Functional Classification for this joint is; Synarthrosis.
The junction of the rib and cartilage is the costochondral joint.
Costochondral means related to the rib and its cartilage.
20910 it is found under surgery Musculoskeletal System Cartilage graft;costochondral
calcium buildup in bone
20910
This is a synovial joint. It is classified as pivot type of joint.
The acromioclavicular joint is a plane, or gliding, joint.
Pivot joint is the type found in the neck.
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Synovial joints