The Sternomanubrial Joint

Question

The sternomanubrial joint
A) moves the clavicle.
B) is a ball-and-socket joint.
C) is located at the level of the second rib.
D) is also called the jugular notch.

Accepted Answer

The sternomanubrial joint is located at the level of the second rib. Answer A is incorrect because the sternoclavicular joint is responsible for moving the clavicle. Answer B is incorrect because the sternomanubrial joint is a plane joint, not a ball-and-socket joint. Answer D is incorrect because the jugular notch is a depression on the superior aspect of the manubrium, but it is not the same as the sternomanubrial joint.