intercostal
intercostal · intercostals
Any of the intercostal musclesAny of the intercostal muscles.
UK/ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/US/ˌɪn.tɚˈkɔ.stəl/
Meaning
3 sensesAny of the intercostal muscles.
Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.
Forms
plural: intercostals| Singular | intercostal |
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Synonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration:intercostal musclemusculus intercostalis
See also
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