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What type of cartilage is attached to the sternum?

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.


Is there cartilage in breasts?

Yes lots of it. The coastal cartillage connects the endots of the ribs to the sternum.


How many ribes do we have?

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)


What is the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum called?

The cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum is called costal cartilage.


Which type of connective tissue is found in the trachea and between the ribs and sternum?

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.


Are false ribs attached to coastal cartilage?

Yes, false ribs are still attached to coastal cartilages. Floating ribs aren't.


Connects the ribs to the sternum?

Costal cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum.


What is the coastal angle is?

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.


Are the ribs attached to the sternum by means of coastal cartilage?

Yes, most are. There are a few called floating ribs that don't. we call them floating ribs.


What is another name for the breastbone?

Sternocostal or costosternal means pertaining to the breastbone and ribs.Costosternal


Small piece of cartilage at the bottom of the sternum?

The small piece of cartilage at the base of the sternum is called the xiphoid process


Costal Cartilage?

Cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum is called this.