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Preferred term

Costal Cartilage  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Bars of HYALINE CARTILAGE extending from the anterior ends of the upper RIBS. They attach to the STERNUM directly or indirectly by connecting to upper costal cartilage that attaches to the STERNUM. Costal cartilages extend the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the enhanced elasticity of the THORACIC WALL.

Broader concept

Entry terms

  • Sternal Cartilage

In other languages

  • French

  • Cartilage de la côte
  • Cartilage du sternum
  • Cartilage sternal
  • Cartilages costaux
  • Cartilages sternaux

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-XJST3FFP-G

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