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Bones and joints associated with costochondritis

Illustration of rib cage showing the ribs, the breastbone and the costosternal joints

Costosternal joints connect your ribs to your breastbone (sternum), forming your rib cage. Costochondritis is characterized by inflammation and pain in the costosternal joints.
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