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intercostal artery

/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈɑːtəri/

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/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈɑːtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий любую из артерий, проходящих между рёбрами и снабжающих кровью межрёберные мышцы и окружающие ткани.

A medical term referring to any of the arteries that run between the ribs, supplying blood to the intercostal muscles and surrounding tissues.

  1. Intercostal ArteryC2formal

    Any of the arteries that supply blood to the muscles and tissues between the ribs.

    ruМежреберная артерия

    • The surgeon carefully avoided damaging the intercostal artery during the procedure.
    • The intercostal arteries branch from the thoracic aorta.
    • Blood flow in the intercostal artery is crucial for chest wall health.