costal margin

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that portion of the inferior aperture of the thorax formed by the articulated cartilages of the seventh to tenth (that is, false) ribs.

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The lower (abdominal) border of the front of the rib cage formed by the costal cartilages of ribs 7 to 10.

See also: margin

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Second-degree (10%) burn from the arcus costalis bilaterally to the level of the umbilicus and on the front of both legs was observed.

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