Flank:a term used to describe the part of the body in humans on the side between the ribs and hip. The termflankis also used to describe the side part of an animal's body.
From![WebMD Logo](https://images.medicinenet.com/images/promo/logo_webmd.gif?resize=650px:*&output-quality=75)
Healthy Resources
Featured Centers
Health SolutionsFrom Our Sponsors
References
Rakel RE, Rakel D. "Textbook of Family Medicine." 9th edition. 2015 Saunders.