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Vocabulary Entry
intercostal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to or situated between the ribs.
Example Sentences
"The intercostal muscles help in the process of breathing."
"An intercostal nerve block can relieve pain from rib injuries."
"Doctors often examine the intercostal areas during a physical exam."
N
noun
Any of the muscles or nerves that are located between the ribs.
Example Sentences
"The intercostals contract during inhalation."
"Injuries to the intercostal can cause significant discomfort."
"She felt a strain in her intercostal after lifting heavy weights."