Ribs [žebra]

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Terms

costa
costae

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Definition

A set of twelve curved bones which connect to the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as costal cartilage. Together, they form a protective cage around the internal thoracic organs.

Annotation
/inj permitted: do not coordinate with THORACIC INJURIES but note RIB FRACTURES is available
DUI
D012272 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0019083

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