Costal margin

Costal margin
Anterior surface of sternum and costal cartilages. (The costal margin forms a large upside-down V on the inferior border.)
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Latinarcus costalis
TA98A02.3.04.006
TA21101
FMA7569
Anatomical terminology

The costal margin, also known as the costal arch, is the lower edge of the chest (thorax) formed by the bottom edge of the rib cage.

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