subcostal

/sʌbˈkɑstəl/
adjective
  1. Located or occurring below a rib or the ribs.
    • The subcostal nerve runs along the lower edge of the rib cage.
    • The surgeon made a subcostal incision to access the kidney.
    • Subcostal pain can sometimes be a sign of a muscle strain.
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