Assertion: costal cartilage | /r/CapableOf | provide flexible attachment
Facets:
value: for their anterior or distal ends
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
Source sentences:
text: However, the costal cartilages provide a flexible attachment for the anterior ends of the ribs to the sternum and may undergo slight bending and twisting movements that facilitate widening of the thoracic diameters during breathing.
text: These costal cartilages also contribute to the elasticity of the thoracic wall, providing a flexible attachment for their anterior or distal ends.