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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. The thoracic diaphragm attaches to the costal margin. The costal angle is the angle between the left and right costal margins where they join the sternum. Function
22 gru 2022 · The costal margin forms the lower margin of the thoracic wall. It functions to protect higher abdominal organs such as the liver as the greater part of the liver lies just below the right costal margin. The costal margin also acts as one of the attachment points for the diaphragm.
The costal margin (costal arch) is an arch formed by the medial margin of the cartilages of false ribs and one true rib (seventh rib to the tenth rib).
1 kwi 2023 · The costal margin is the lower margin of the thoracic wall. Anteriorly, cartilage from the 7 th , 8 th , 9 th and 10 th ribs form the margin by extending inferolaterally from the xiphisternal joint. The apex of the angle forms the infrasternal or sternal angle.
C) Mostek żebrowy (costal margin): To dolny brzeg klatki piersiowej, utworzony przez połączenie żeberek z ich chrząstkami żebrowymi. Mostek żebrowy można wyczuć, dotykając dolnej części klatki piersiowej w okolicy brzucha.
Definition. The costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage which serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute very materially to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax.
The costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax. Costal cartilage is only found at the anterior ends of the ribs, providing medial extension.
