Medical

angle of rib

[TA]

the abrupt change in curvature of the body of a rib posteriorly, such that the neck and head of the rib are directed upward.

Synonym(s): angulus costae [TA], costal angle

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collateral branches of posterior intercostal arteries 3-11
costal angle

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