Anatomy

Costal Cartilage

Bars of HYALINE CARTILAGE extending from the anterior ends of the upper RIBS. They attach to the STERNUM directly or indirectly by connecting to upper costal cartilage that attaches to the STERNUM. Costal cartilages extend the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the enhanced elasticity of the THORACIC WALL.

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Abstract

Bars of HYALINE CARTILAGE extending from the anterior ends of the upper RIBS. They attach to the STERNUM directly or indirectly by connecting to upper costal cartilage that attaches to the STERNUM. Costal cartilages extend the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the enhanced elasticity of the THORACIC WALL.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Sternal Cartilage
  • Cartilage, Costal
  • Cartilage, Sternal
  • Cartilages, Costal
  • Cartilages, Sternal
  • Costal Cartilages
  • Sternal Cartilages

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2015

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Previous Indexing

  • Cartilage (1964-2014)
  • Ribs (1964-2014)

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  1. A02w.165w.407w.325w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Costal Cartilage. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D066186. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D066186
  2. Costal Cartilage. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costal_cartilage
  3. Costal Cartilage. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4357062