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costal cartilage

/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/

Tradução: Tipo de cartilagem hialina que conecta as costelas ao esterno, proporcionando flexibilidade e sustentação estrutural à caixa torácica.

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/ˈkɒstəl ˈkɑːrtɪlɪdʒ/C1formalmedical
  • ptTipo de cartilagem hialina que conecta as costelas ao esterno, proporcionando flexibilidade e sustentação estrutural à caixa 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.

    ptCartilagem 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.