Costochondral
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Costochondral
Costochondral (pronunciation: /kɒstoʊˈkɒndrəl/) refers to the region where the costa (rib) and chondros (cartilage) meet. This term is often used in the context of the costochondral joints, which are the joints between the ribs and the costal cartilage in the front of the rib cage.
Etymology
The term "costochondral" is derived from the Latin costa meaning "rib" and the Greek chondros meaning "cartilage".
Related Terms
- Costochondritis: An inflammation of the costochondral joints causing localized chest wall pain and tenderness.
- Costal cartilage: Bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax.
- Chondritis: Inflammation of any cartilage in the body.
- Costal: Pertaining to the ribs.
- Rib cage: The arrangement of ribs attached to the vertebral column and sternum in the thorax of most vertebrates, that encloses and protects the heart and lungs.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Costochondral
- Wikipedia's article - Costochondral
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