intercostal

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/ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/ English

Definitions

noun

The intercostal muscles.
Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.

adjective

Between the ribs of an animal or person.
Between the ribs of a boat.

Related words

Synonyms

intercostal muscle musculus intercostalis intracostal subcostal infracostal postcostal retrocostal extracostal intersternal pericostal interalveolar paracostal midcostal interpulmonary intercoxal intercrestal

Associated

pleura phrenic neuralgia ribs rectus sutures incised arteries sternum thoracic muscles nerves

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