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intercostal muscle

/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈmʌsl/

Traducción: Cualquiera de los músculos situados entre las costillas que intervienen en la respiración al expandir y contraer la cavidad torácica.

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/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈmʌsl/C1formalmedical
  • esCualquiera de los músculos situados entre las costillas que intervienen en la respiración al expandir y contraer la cavidad torácica.

Any of the muscles located between the ribs that assist in breathing by expanding and contracting the chest cavity.

  1. Muscles between ribsB2formal

    A group of muscles located between the ribs that help with breathing by expanding and contracting the chest cavity.

    esmúsculo intercostal

    • The intercostal muscles contract during inhalation to lift the rib cage.
    • Injuries to the intercostal muscles can cause sharp pain when breathing deeply.
    • Physical therapy can help strengthen the intercostal muscles after surgery.