Notching of the ribs
Notching of the Ribs
Notching of the ribs (pronunciation: /ˈnɒtʃɪŋ ɒv ðə rɪbz/) is a medical term referring to the appearance of indentations or notches on the edges of the rib cage. This condition is often associated with certain diseases and conditions, such as coarctation of the aorta and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.
Etymology
The term "notching" comes from the Old English "hnoccian", meaning to cut or mark with notches, while "ribs" is derived from the Old English "ribb", referring to the bones forming the wall of the chest and abdomen.
Related Terms
- Rib Cage: The rib cage is the arrangement of ribs attached to the vertebral column and sternum in the thorax of most vertebrates, that encloses and protects the heart and lungs.
- Coarctation of the Aorta: This is a congenital condition whereby the aorta narrows in the area where the ductus arteriosus (ligamentum arteriosum after regression) inserts.
- Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: This is a group of inherited disorders that affect your connective tissues — primarily your skin, joints and blood vessel walls.
- Rickets: A condition that affects bone development in children. It causes the bones to become soft and weak, which can lead to bone deformities including notching of the ribs.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Notching of the ribs
- Wikipedia's article - Notching of the ribs
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