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We could palpate the liver about 3 cm be- low the costal margin and also palpate the spleen about 2 cm below the left costal margin on abdominal examination (Fig. 2). There was no...
Among the subjects with a steep slope of the liver edge there was an about even distribution in the downward extension of the liver, reaching 1, 2, 3 and 4 fingerbreadths below the costal...
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
General Presentation. Hepatomegaly can represent intrinsic liver disease or may be the presenting physical finding of a generalized disorder. It is important to realize that the liver is easily palpated in most children at 1-2 cm below the right costal margin.
In a considerable number of infants up to 6 months, the liver edge projects 3·0 to 3·5 cm. In children 10 to 16 years, the liver edge usually projects no more than 1 cm., though in occasional cases as much as 2 cm. below the costal margin.
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.
Physical examination was performed by means of percussion and palpation to determine total liver span, liver span below the costal margin, and liver consistency. Total liver span, liver span below the costal margin, and liver volume were also determined by means of ultrasonography.
