intercostal
5
7.8
- adjective
- /ˌɪntərˈkɒstəl/
- Specialized
:
intercostal
- During surgery, the doctor carefully navigated around the intercostal nerves to avoid damaging them.
- intercostal space
- intercostal tube
Examples
-
Intercostal sensory nerves can be dissected for flap innervation.
Academic text (2005) -
The effusion was drained through an intercostal tube.
Academic text (2007) -
A large amount of fluid was drained out of the intercostal tube daily.
Academic text (2007) -
"None of their needles are strong enough to pierce the intercostal spaces."
Blog text (12) -
In view of severe breathlessness, an intercostal tube was passed to drain the fluid.
Academic text (2007) -
The intercostal tube was removed once the daily drained fluid was less than 50 ml.
Academic text (2007) -
Mammals use a combination of diaphragmatic contraction and intercostal effort to compress and expand their lungs.
Academic text (2003) -
Surgery was performed via a standard posterolateral thoracotomy; all incisions were made in the posterior fifth or sixth intercostal spaces.
Academic text (2007) -
Giancarlo Stanton, who hasn't been playing for a while due to an intercostal muscle strain, will try to return to action tonight against the Braves, reports Joe Capozzi of the Palm Beach Post on Twitter.
Blog text (7) -
The intercostal muscles help facilitate breathing by expanding and contracting the rib cage.
Compounds
- Specialized
1
6.1
A blood vessel that runs between the ribs and gives blood to chest muscles and skin
- Specialized
1
6.1
Thin bands between the ribs that tighten to help you breathe in
- Specialized
A small blood vessel between the ribs that carries blood to the heart
How High
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word intercostal comes from inter- 'between' and costa 'rib'. So intercostal as an adjective describes something that is located between the ribs, like nerves, muscles, or spaces that help breathing.