Use 'costal' when talking about the structure and injuries involving ribs in the medical field.

Medical Context

Don't confuse 'costal' with 'coastal'. 'Costal' refers to ribs, not the coast.

Avoid Coastal Mix-up

'Costal' is precise language that specifies something pertains to the ribs, useful in anatomy and healthcare.

Use 'costal' to describe locations, environments, and features near or along the coast.

'Costal' relates to the sea's edge, but don't use it as a direct replacement for 'coastal'.

'Costal' often appears in discussions about marine biology, geography, and environmental science.