New York Minute (2004) One day in New York City, as Jane Ryan tries out for an overseas college program and her sister Roxy schemes to meet her favorite punk rockers, a series of mishaps throws their day into ... See full summary Â»
flank - the side between ribs and hipbone. thorax - part of an insect's body that bears the wings and legs. apparatus - (anatomy) a group of body parts that work together to perform a given function; the breathing apparatus. corpus - the main part of an organ or other bodily structure.
A person with flank pain has discomfort on one side of the back, below the ribcage and above the pelvis. Flank pain is often caused by a muscle strain, but can also be caused by problems with the kidneys, ureters, or bladder. Common causes for flank pain include pyelonephritis, kidney stone, and back strain or sprain.