Sternum & SC Joints: Anatomy & Routine Projections - Video Lesson

Hey, everybody. Welcome to today's lesson on the gross anatomy and routine radiographic projections of the sternum and sternoclavicular or SC joints. This essential topic forms the foundation for accurate imaging and diagnosis of conditions related to the sternum and SC joints. In this lesson, we'll cover appropriate medical terminology, the anatomy of the sternum and SC joints, and routine projections for radiographs for the sternum and SC joints. Let's dive in. Let's go over a few key terms we need to know for this lesson. Manubrium, superior portion of the sternum. Xiphoid process, inferior portion of the sternum. Sternocostal articulations. Cartilaginous and synovial joints between the first through seventh ribs and the sternum, and sternoclavicular articulation, the synovial double gliding joint between the sternal extremity of the clavicle, the manubrium, and first rib cartilage. Now let's apply these terms and use them to identify the