👉 Ilicostalis is a term used in medicine, specifically in the field of gynecology. It refers to the area of the pelvis that separates the uterus from the fallopian tubes and is named after the Greek goddess Ilioskeleia, who was associated with fertility and childbirth. The term "iliocostalis" comes from the Latin word "iliis," which means "the place where the umbilical cord enters."