costal margin

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costal margin

[TA]
that portion of the inferior aperture of the thorax formed by the articulated cartilages of the seventh to tenth (that is, false) ribs.
Synonym(s): arcus costalis [TA], costal arch ☆ , arcus costarum

costal margin

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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