Radiate sternocostal ligaments

Radiate sternocostal ligaments

Infobox Ligament
Name = Radiate sternocostal ligaments
Latin = ligamenta sternocostalia radiata
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From = sternum
To = costal cartilage
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DorlandsPre = l_09
DorlandsSuf = 12493145

The Radiate sternocostal ligaments are fibrous bands that cross from the sternal end of the costal cartilage to the ventral part of the sternum.


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