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intercostal artery

/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈɑːtəri/

Tradução: Termo médico que designa qualquer uma das artérias que correm entre as costelas e irrigam os músculos intercostais e os tecidos ao redor.

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/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈɑːtəri/C1formalmedical
  • ptTermo médico que designa qualquer uma das artérias que correm entre as costelas e irrigam os músculos intercostais e os tecidos ao redor.

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.

    ptArtéria intercostal

    • 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.