sternuim
The type of cartilage that is attached to the sternum is hyaline cartilage. This specific type of cartilage provides cushioning and structural support to the sternum, helping to allow for rib cage movement during breathing.
Yes lots of it. The coastal cartillage connects the endots of the ribs to the sternum.
There are 12 ribs, regardless of gender. 7 are considered true and are directly attached to the sternum through coastal cartilage. 3 are considered false and are connected to the coastal cartilage between the 7th true rib and the sternum, and 2 are considered floating and are not connected to the sternum or any other rib. (Not considering the connection they have in the vertebral column)
The cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum is called costal cartilage.
The type of connective tissue found in the trachea and between the ribs and sternum is hyaline cartilage. Hyaline cartilage is a smooth and flexible type of connective tissue that provides support and reduces friction between bones.
Yes, false ribs are still attached to coastal cartilages. Floating ribs aren't.
Costal cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum.
The costal angle is the angle beneath the the sternum. It is created by the costal cartilage that joins what are called the false ribs, the ones tha6t do not directly attach to the sternum via their own cartilage, but attach directly and indirectly to the cartilage of the 7th rib. This angle is created because these false ribs get shorter as they go down. Since they are connected by the descending costal cartilage which travels laterally and inferiorly from the sternum, it creates the angle known as the costal angle.
Yes, most are. There are a few called floating ribs that don't. we call them floating ribs.
Sternocostal or costosternal means pertaining to the breastbone and ribs.Costosternal
The small piece of cartilage at the base of the sternum is called the xiphoid process
Cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum is called this.