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intercostal muscle

/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈmʌsl/

Traduction: Muscle situé entre les côtes qui participe à la respiration en élargissant et en comprimant la cavité thoracique.

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/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈmʌsl/C1formalmedical
  • frMuscle situé entre les côtes qui participe à la respiration en élargissant et en comprimant la cavité thoracique.

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.

    frmuscle 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.