costochondral joint

articulatio costochondralis

A bars of hyaline cartilage located between the distal part of a rib and a costal cartilage, connecting the ribs to the sternum .

Type Bone
Latin Name articulatio costochondralis
FMA ID 7956

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the costochondral joint?
A bars of hyaline cartilage located between the distal part of a rib and a costal cartilage, connecting the ribs to the sternum .
What is the Latin name for the costochondral joint?
The Latin name for the costochondral joint is articulatio costochondralis.

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