Costovertebral
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Costovertebral is an adjective meaning (anatomy) Connecting a rib with the body of a vertebra.
Meaning
(anatomy) Connecting a rib with the body of a vertebra.
Example Sentences
Costotransverse and costovertebral joint injections both involve carefully injecting medication into the small joints where the ribs join with the spine in the upper back.
Synonyms for costovertebral
Depending on context, synonyms include vertebrocostal.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include costotransverse, sternovertebral, coracovertebral, sacrocostal, costoxiphoid, costoclavicular.
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