Costal Cartilage

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.

Year introduced: 2015

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Tree Number(s): A02.165.407.325

MeSH Unique ID: D066186

Entry Terms:

• Cartilage, Costal
• Cartilages, Costal
• Costal Cartilages
• Sternal Cartilage
• Cartilages, Sternal
• Cartilage, Sternal
• Sternal Cartilages

Previous Indexing:

• Cartilage (1964-2014)
• Ribs (1964-2014)

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Anatomy Category
Musculoskeletal System
Cartilage
Hyaline Cartilage
Costal Cartilage