The proper term for a rib excision is costectomy. -ectomy is a term that means "to remove" something. In this case, a rib.
intercostal muscles - from inter meaning 'between', and costa meaning 'rib'
The junction of the rib and cartilage is the costochondral joint.
Costochondritis, also known as Tzietze's syndrome, is inflammation of the rib and joint.
Rib pairs 8, 9 and 10 are known as false ribs.
Costochondral means pertaining to the cartilage attached to ribs.Costochondral means pertaining to rib cartilage.chondrocostal
Chondritis= Chondr/o meaning cartilage, and -itis meaning inflammation.Chondritis
The medical term for abnormal softening of the cartilage of the ribs is "chondromalacia." It is a condition that can cause pain and discomfort in the affected area due to the weakened cartilage. Treatment typically involves rest, pain management, and sometimes physical therapy.
The scientific name for the rib cage is Thoracic cage.
Rib fusion: A medical condition of the ribs being stuck together.
According to a pulmonologist, its called costochondritis.CostochondritisYes, costochondritis is sinflammation of the cartilage that joins the rib to the sternum. Another term for costochondritis is Tzietze's syndrome.
The English word reef originates with the Old Norse word rif, meaning rib or ridge.See link below: