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costophrenic (CP) angle [-fren′ik] Etymology: L, costa + phrenicus, diaphragm the angle between the diaphragm and the chest wall at the bottom of the lung. costophrenic pertaining to the ribs and diaphragm. costophrenic angle in radiographs, the angle between the ribs and the diaphragm. Details may be blurred by the presence of fluid in the pleural cavity. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Initial chest x-ray showed air-space shadowing of the right upper and middle lobes of the lung, as well as blunting of the fight costophrenic angle. |
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