Structure
The anterior sternoclavicular ligament is a broad fibrous band that attaches the anterosuperior aspects of the sternal end of the clavicle to the anterior aspect of the manubrium and the first costal cartilage.
Function
The anterior sternoclavicular ligament acts to stabilize the sternoclavicular joint.
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Joint Ligament
Entheseal structures are widely located throughout the body and are represented by the interface between bone and several tissues including tendon, joint capsules and ligaments.
