Costal margin
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| File:Gray115.png Anterior surface of sternum and costal cartilages. (The costal margin forms a large upside-down V on the inferior border.) | |
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| Latin | arcus costalis |
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| Anatomical terminology [[[d:Lua error in Module:Wikidata at line 865: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).|edit on Wikidata]]] | |
The costal margin, also known as the costal arch,[1] is the lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage.
Structure
[edit | edit source]The costal margin is the medial margin formed by the cartilages of the seventh to tenth ribs. It attaches to the body and xiphoid process of the sternum.[2]
The thoracic diaphragm attaches to the costal margin.[3]
The costal angle is the angle between the left and right costal margins where they join the sternum.[2]
Function
[edit | edit source]The costal margins somewhat protect the higher abdominal organs, such as the liver.[4][5]
Clinical significance
[edit | edit source]The costal margin may be used for tissue harvesting of cartilage for use elsewhere in the body, such as to treat microtia.[4]
Different abdominal organs may be palpated just below the costal margin, such as the liver on the right side of the body.[5]
Pain across the costal margin is most commonly caused by costochondritis.[6]
The costal paradox, also known as Hoover's sign and the costal margin paradox, is a sign where the costal angle decreases upon inspiration rather than increasing, indicating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.[2]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Anatomy figure: 35:01-03 at Human Anatomy Online, SUNY Downstate Medical Center—"Bony landmarks of the abdomen"
- Atlas image: abdo_wall60 at the University of Michigan Health System
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