Relating to both the ribs and the spine; connecting the rib cage and spinal column.
From Latin 'costa' (rib) plus 'spinalis' (relating to the spine). A medical or anatomical term describing structures or conditions involving both the rib system and vertebral column.
The costispinal muscles are crucial for breathing and core stability—they're the hidden workforce that makes almost every movement possible, yet most people never even think about them.
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