「The Radiate sternocostal ligaments are fibrous bands that cross from the sternal end of the costal cartilage to the ventral (腹面の)part of the sternum.」
「Thin fan-shaped ligaments that radiate from a narrow attachment from both anterior and posterior surfaces of the costal cartilage of ribs one to seven to a broad attachment on the respective surfaces of the sternum. On the sternal surface, they blend and overlap with counterparts from above and below, as well as from the opposite side. The tendinous origin of the pectoralis major also interdigitates with these ligaments.」