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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Costal Cartilage
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Cartílago Costal
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Cartilagem Costal
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Tree Number:
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A02.165.407.325
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Definition English:
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Bars of HYALINE CARTILAGE extending from the anterior ends of the upper RIBS. They attach to the STERNUM directly or indirectly by connecting to upper costal cartilage that attaches to the STERNUM. Costal cartilages extend the ribs anteriorly and contribute to the enhanced elasticity of the THORACIC WALL. |
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History Note English:
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2015
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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55480
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Unique Identifier:
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D066186
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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DeCS CID-10 SciELO LILACS LIS
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