costal

Speech parts

1. costal - Noun

2. costal - Adjective

Meaning

Pertaining to the ribs or the sides of the body; as, costal nerves.

Relating to a costa, or rib.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

costa coast littoral side thoracic coastguard bone bag offshore sack rib seaside seaboard riparian intercostal
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Antonyms

inland open sea

Anagrams

scotal Catlos

Examples

Due to this direct attachment, vertebra T10 has a complete costal facet on its body. Source: Internet

In humans the second rib is defined as a true rib since it connects with the sternum through the intervention of the costal cartilage anteriorly (at the front). Source: Internet

It is believed that melting Arctic ice will cause sea levels to rise and flood costal areas. Source: Internet

Members of the family Salamandridae are mostly known as newts and lack the costal grooves along the sides of their bodies typical of other groups. Source: Internet

The eighth-to-tenth pairs of ribs connect to the sternum indirectly via the costal cartilages of the ribs above them. Source: Internet

The eleventh has a slight angle and a shallow costal groove, whereas the twelfth does not. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Costain gun costained costaining costal cartilage costal groove costal-nerved