Question

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

Explanation:

Chondro - refers to cartilage. Costal means rib - related. Itis indicates inflammation. Costochondritis is inflammation of the costal cartilage connecting rib to sternum. Chondromalacia is softening of cartilage. Osteochondroma is a benign bone - cartilage tumor. Osteoarthritis is joint inflammation mainly in bones and cartilage.

Answer:

B. costochondritis