1842 T. Graham iii. xi. 1040 M. Scherer analysed this substance in its natural state..operating upon the rib-cartilage of young calves.
1899 T. C. Allbutt et al. VI. 78 It might be necessary to remove one or more rib cartilages.
1992 12 Aug. (Suppl.) 15/2 Jackson, it transpired, had tweaked a rib cartilage when hitting hurdles in the second round.