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costal cartilage

/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

Traduction: Cartilage hyalin qui relie les côtes au sternum, assurant la flexibilité et le soutien structurel de la cage thoracique.

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/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • frCartilage hyalin qui relie les côtes au sternum, assurant la flexibilité et le soutien structurel de la cage thoracique.

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.

    frcartilage 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.