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What is the medical term meaning surgical repair and correction of organs within the rib cage?
The proper term for a rib excision is costectomy. -ectomy is a term that means "to remove" something. In this case, a rib.
What is the medical term meaning muscles that cause rib movements?
intercostal muscles - from inter meaning 'between', and costa meaning 'rib'
What is the medical term meaning junction of the rib and cartilage?
The junction of the rib and cartilage is the costochondral joint.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of rib and joint?
Costochondritis, also known as Tzietze's syndrome, is inflammation of the rib and joint.
What is the medical term meaning rib pairs 8 9 and 10?
Rib pairs 8, 9 and 10 are known as false ribs.
What is the medical term meaning pertaining to the rib cartilage?
Costochondral means pertaining to the cartilage attached to ribs.Costochondral means pertaining to rib cartilage.chondrocostal
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of cartilage?
Chondritis= Chondr/o meaning cartilage, and -itis meaning inflammation.Chondritis
What is the medical term meaning abnormal softening of the cartilage of the ribs?
The medical term for abnormal softening of the cartilage of the ribs is "chondromalacia." It is a condition that can cause pain and discomfort in the affected area due to the weakened cartilage. Treatment typically involves rest, pain management, and sometimes physical therapy.
What is the scientific name for the rib cagge?
Ribcage is the scientific name.The rib cage defines the thorax, or upper body, so the medical term for rib cage is 'thoracic cage'. (Thore -ASS-ik)
Can a rib be fused to another rib?
Rib fusion: A medical condition of the ribs being stuck together.
The medical term describes an inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum?
According to a pulmonologist, its called costochondritis.CostochondritisYes, costochondritis is sinflammation of the cartilage that joins the rib to the sternum. Another term for costochondritis is Tzietze's syndrome.
What is the origin of reef?
The English word reef originates with the Old Norse word rif, meaning rib or ridge.See link below:
