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Wt does costophrenic angle mean in an x ray?
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Rib-diaphragm: This refers to the area where the ribs (costo-) and the diaphragm (-phrenic) meet. Radiologists look at this areas because fluid can build up and obscure the angle. The term only describes a location.
Answered 5/11/2021
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