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costal cartilage

/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

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/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • ruТип гиалинового хряща, который соединяет ребра с грудиной, обеспечивая гибкость и структурную поддержку грудной клетки.

A type of hyaline cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum, providing flexibility and structural support to the rib cage.

  1. Rib cartilageC1formal

    The hyaline cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum, providing flexibility and support to the rib cage.

    ruРеберный хрящ

    • The costal cartilage allows the rib cage to expand during breathing.
    • Injury to the costal cartilage can cause sharp chest pain.
    • The surgeon repaired the damaged costal cartilage during the operation.