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RC: Medical Terms
The Rib Cage; all 24 flat-curved ribs are attached posteriorly to the thoracic.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| costa | A rib |
| intercostal | Between the ribs; situated between the ribs |
| sternum | The breastbone; a long flat shaped somewhat like a dagger and joined to the cartilages of most of the ribs anteriorly |
| manubrium | The upper portion of the sternum |
| xiphoid process | The lower end of the sternum |