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intercostal muscle

/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈmʌsl/

Tradução: Qualquer um dos músculos localizados entre as costelas, que auxiliam na respiração expandindo e comprimindo a caixa torácica.

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/ˌɪntəˈkɒstl ˈmʌsl/C1formalmedical
  • ptQualquer um dos músculos localizados entre as costelas, que auxiliam na respiração expandindo e comprimindo a caixa 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.

    ptMúsculos intercostais

    • 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.