Definition of Intercostal muscle

1. Noun. Muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration.

Exact synonyms: Intercostal, Musculus Intercostalis
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Derivative terms: Intercostal

Medical Definition of Intercostal muscle

1. Muscle tissue between two ribs. This muscle is a type called skeletal muscle. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Intercostal Muscle

intercorporate
intercorrelate
intercorrelated
intercorrelates
intercortical
intercostal
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intercostals
intercostal anaesthesia
intercostal arteries
intercostal artery
intercostal ligaments
intercostal lymph nodes
intercostal membranes
intercostal muscle (current term)
intercostal muscle (current term)
intercostal muscles
intercostal nerves
intercostal neuralgia
intercostal space
intercostal vein
intercostal veins
intercostobrachial nerves
intercostohumeral
intercostohumeralis
intercostohumeral nerves
intercountry
intercounty
intercouple
intercourse

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