costal

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

costal
    adj 1: of or relating to or near a rib

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Costal \Cos"tal\ (k?s"tal), a. [Cf. F. costal. See {Costa}.]
   1. (Anat.) Pertaining to the ribs or the sides of the body;
      as, costal nerves.
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   2. (Bot. & Zool.) Relating to a costa, or rib.
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   {Costal cartilage}. See {Cartilage}, and Illust. of {Thorax}.
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