costal cartilage


Definition: Meaning of, costal cartilage in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkɒst(ə)l ˈkɑːt(ɪ)lɪdʒ /

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costal cartilage costal cartilages
  1. 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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