Costal

Costal

Costal (pronounced: /ˈkɒstəl/) is a term used in anatomy to refer to anything related to the ribs. It is derived from the Latin word costa, meaning 'rib'.

Etymology

The term costal is derived from the Latin costa, which means 'rib'. It is used in various anatomical contexts to refer to structures related to, or located near, the ribs.

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.
• Costal arch: The anterior end of the lowest four true ribs which do not attach directly to the sternum.
• Costal surface: The part of an organ (such as the lung) that lies against the ribs and intercostal muscles.
• Intercostal: Pertaining to the space between the ribs.
• Subcostal: Below the ribs.

Pronunciation

The term costal is pronounced as /ˈkɒstəl/.

See Also

• Thorax
• Rib cage
• Anatomy

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Costal
• Wikipedia's article - Costal

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