Costal cartilage: [TA] the cartilage forming the anterior continuation of a rib, providing the means by which it reaches and articulates with the sternum. SYN: cartilago costalis [TA], costicartilage.
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Costal cartilage: the cartilages that connect the sternum and the ends of the ribs; its elasticity allows the chest to move in respiration.
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