Question

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Explanation:

Analyze the definition

The prompt asks for a term meaning "pertaining to between the ribs".

Break down word parts

Using Medical Terminology, we analyze the word roots, prefixes, and suffixes:

• "Between" is represented by the prefix "inter-".
• "Ribs" is represented by the root "cost/o".
• "Pertaining to" is represented by the suffix "-al".

Evaluate the options

• intercostal: "inter-" (between) + "cost/o" (rib) + "-al" (pertaining to). This matches the definition.
• subcutaneous: "sub-" (under) + "cutane/o" (skin) + "-ous" (pertaining to).
• intracostal: "intra-" (within) + "cost/o" (rib) + "-al" (pertaining to).
• transcutaneous: "trans-" (across/through) + "cutane/o" (skin) + "-ous" (pertaining to).

Answer:

• intercostal (Correct answer)
• subcutaneous
• intracostal
• transcutaneous