costal angle


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

cos·tal an·gle

(kos'tăl ang'gĕl) The rather 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

The meeting point of the lower border of the false ribs with the axis of the sternum.See also: angle