Medical Definition of Costophrenic sulcus

1. The recess between the ribs and the lateral-most portion of the diaphragm, partially occupied by the most caudal part of the lung; seen on radiographs as the costophrenic angle. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Costophrenic Sulcus

costochondritis
costoclavicular
costoclavicular ligament
costoclavicular line
costoclavicular syndrome
costocolic ligament
costocoracoid
costodiaphragmatic recess
costogenic
costoinferior
costomediastinal recess
costomediastinal sinus
costopectoral reflex
costophrenic angle
costophrenic septal lines
costophrenic sulcus (current term)
costoscapular
costoscapularis
costosternal
costosternoplasty
costosuperior
costotome
costotomes
costotomy
costotransverse
costotransverse foramen
costotransverse joint
costotransverse ligament
costotransversectomy
costovertebral

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