Costa

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Costa

Costa (/ˈkɒstə/; from Latin costa, "rib") is a term used in medicine to refer to a rib or a structure resembling a rib.

Etymology

The term Costa is derived from the Latin word costa which means "rib". It is used in various medical terminologies to denote a structure that resembles a rib in shape or function.

Related Terms

  • Costal margin: The lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage.
  • Costal cartilage: Bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax.
  • Intercostal space: The space between two ribs.
  • Costochondritis: An inflammation of the cartilage that connects a rib to the sternum (breastbone).
  • Subcostal: Pertaining to below the ribs.
  • Supracostal: Pertaining to above the ribs.

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