Costochondritis

Definition

Costochondritis is an inflammation of a rib or the cartilage connecting a rib. This is a common cause of chest-wall pain. Inflammation or injury involving the chest muscles is another common cause of chest-wall pain. See chest pain.

Illustrations

Ribs and lung anatomy

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