Description
The connective tissue of the thorax is responsible for the maintaining a strong framework for the skeletal system. These tissues include the costal cartilages, which contribute to the mobility and elasticity of the thoracic cage, and the connectives that make up the costovertebral (including the joints of the head of ribs and the costotransverse joint) and sternocostal joints.
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Connective Tissue
Bone is a modified connective tissue consisting of a cellular component, an organic matrix and an inorganic (mineral) phase.
