Associations to the word «Intercostal»
Noun
- Rib
- Artery
- Muscle
- Lung
- Neuron
- Chest
- Suture
- Upper
- Cartilage
- Vein
- Nerve
- Periphery
- Whorl
- Incision
- Expiration
- Cavity
- Space
- Nipple
- Anesthesia
- Contraction
- Respiration
- Drain
- Shallow
- Paralysis
- Murmur
- Cage
- Cord
- Termination
- Apex
- Discharge
- Electrode
- Width
- Impulse
- Membrane
- Superior
- Anatomy
- Inspiration
- Branch
- Summit
- Divide
- Thread
- Node
- Pain
- Breast
- Layer
- Sensation
- Pit
- Decrease
- Pressure
- Contract
- Tube
- Pull
Adjective
Wiktionary
INTERCOSTAL, adjective. (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
INTERCOSTAL, adjective. (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.
INTERCOSTAL, noun. (anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
INTERCOSTAL, noun. (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
INTERCOSTAL, noun. (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.
Dictionary definition
INTERCOSTAL, noun. Muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration.
INTERCOSTAL, adjective. Located or occurring between the ribs; "intercostal muscles".
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