Question

choose the correct answer. which term means \inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum\? chondromalacia osteochondroma costochondritis osteoarthritis

Explanation:

"Costochondritis" is the medical term for inflammation of the costal cartilage (the cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum). Chondromalacia refers to softening of cartilage, osteochondroma is a benign bone - cartilage tumor, and osteoarthritis is a joint disease mainly affecting the articular cartilage and sub - chondral bone.

Answer:

C. costochondritis