Based on the provided reference, there is no mention of cartilage directly between the ribs and the spine. The reference describes costal cartilage as existing at the front of the chest, connecting the ribs to the sternum.
Here's a breakdown:
- The chest wall includes multiple joints between the sternum (breastbone) and vertebrae (spine).
- There are joints between the bony parts of the ribs and the costal cartilage at the front of the chest, connecting the ribs and sternum. The costal cartilage is not between the ribs and spine.
Therefore, while the ribs articulate with the spine, the given reference focuses on cartilage at the front of the chest, not the back near the spine.
