costal cartilage

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costal cartilage

The diagram shows the costal cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The cartilage that connects the sternum and the ends of the ribs: "Costal cartilage" refers to the flexible, connective tissue forming the anterior portion of each rib, attaching it to the sternum (breastbone).
    • A structural component of the thoracic cage: It is a key part of the rib cage, providing elasticity and allowing for chest movement during respiration.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The surgeon examined the patient's fractured costal cartilage. (The surgeon examined the patient's fractured costal cartilage.)
    • The elasticity of the costal cartilage is essential for breathing. (The elasticity of the costal cartilage is essential for breathing.)
    • In some skeletal disorders, the costal cartilage may become calcified. (In some skeletal disorders, the costal cartilage may become calcified.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Costal cartilage grafts": Pieces of costal cartilage used in reconstructive surgery, often for the nose or ear.
    • The surgeon used a costal cartilage graft to rebuild the patient's nasal structure.
  • "Costochondritis": A medical condition involving inflammation of the costal cartilage, often causing chest pain.
    • Her chest pain was diagnosed as costochondritis, an inflammation of the costal cartilage.
Variants and Related Words
  • Cartilage (n): The general term for the firm, flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, such as joints and the rib cage.
  • Sternum (n): The breastbone, to which the costal cartilages attach.
  • Rib (n): One of the curved bones forming the chest wall, connected posteriorly to the spine and anteriorly via the costal cartilage.
Synonyms
  • Rib cartilage: A direct synonym describing the same anatomical structure.
  • Costal arch: A term sometimes used to refer to the collective structure formed by the lower costal cartilages.
Related Phrases
  • Costal margin: The lower edge of the rib cage formed by the costal cartilages of the 7th to 10th ribs.
    • The liver is located just below the right costal margin.
  • Sternal articulation: The joint where the costal cartilage meets the sternum.
    • The sternal articulation allows for slight movement during respiration.
costal cartilage

The diagram shows the costal cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum.

Noun
  1. the cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity allows the chest to move in respiration