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costal cartilage

/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

Traducción: Cartílago hialino que conecta las costillas con el esternón, proporcionando flexibilidad y soporte estructural a la caja torácica.

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/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • esCartílago hialino que conecta las costillas con el esternón, proporcionando flexibilidad y soporte estructural a la caja torácica.

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.

    escartílago costal

    • 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.