📂 Anatomy
costochondral joint — Definition
Kostokondral eklem / costochondral joint
Kostokondral joint is a non-soviet joint, located between the bone part of the ribbone (costal cartilage) and the bone part of the rib bone. This joint allows for the expansion and contraction of the chest cage during breathing by providing the flexibility of ribs. Clinically, pain or sensitivity occurring in this region can be associated with inflammatory conditions or trauma-related injuries such as costokondrit.
Frequently Asked Questions
❓ What is Kostokondral eklem?
Kostokondral eklem; kostokondral joint is a non-soviet joint, located between the bone part of the ribbone (costal cartilage) and the bone part of the rib bone. This joint allows for the expansion and contraction of the chest cage during breathing by providing the flexibility of ribs. Clinically, pain or sensitivity occurring in this region can be associated with inflammatory conditions or trauma-related injuries such as costokondrit.
❓ What is costochondral joint in Turkish?
The Turkish equivalent of "costochondral joint" is Kostokondral eklem.
❓ Which medical field is Kostokondral eklem related to?
This term belongs to the Anatomy category.