costa
- noun
- /ˈkɔstə/
- Specialized
- A fractured costa can cause severe chest pain and difficulty breathing.
Examples
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The anatomy textbook provided detailed diagrams of each costa and their connections to the sternum.
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The seventh costa is classified as a true rib in the human body.
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The human costa protects vital organs in the chest.
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Costas are essential for breathing.
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The anatomy textbook provided detailed diagrams of each costa and their connections to the sternum.
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A fractured costa can cause severe chest pain and difficulty breathing.
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The seventh costa is classified as a true rib in the human body.
Synonyms
One of the long curved bones that protect the organs in the chest
Compounds
- Formal
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Costa comes from Latin costa, which means 'rib'. That's why in anatomy a costa is one of the curved bones that protect the chest.