Right 4th Costal Cartilage (Cartilago costalis prima dexter)
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Anatomy
The right fourth costal cartilage is a bar of hyaline cartilage connecting the right 4th rib to the sternum. It contributes directly to respiratory compliance, moving in bucket-handle and pump-handle excursions during ventilation.
Clinical notes
Tietze syndrome is an inflammatory swelling of the upper costal cartilages (most commonly 2nd or 3rd) characterized by visible enlargement and localized tenderness.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Right 4th Costal Cartilage?
The right fourth costal cartilage is a bar of hyaline cartilage connecting the right 4th rib to the sternum. It contributes directly to respiratory compliance, moving in bucket-handle and pump-handle excursions during ventilation.
Why is the Right 4th Costal Cartilage clinically important?
Tietze syndrome is an inflammatory swelling of the upper costal cartilages (most commonly 2nd or 3rd) characterized by visible enlargement and localized tenderness.
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