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Definition of Intercostal
1. Adjective. Located or occurring between the ribs. "Intercostal muscles"
2. Noun. Muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration.
Generic synonyms: Skeletal Muscle, Striated Muscle
Definition of Intercostal
1. a. Between the ribs; pertaining to, or produced by, the parts between the ribs; as, intercostal respiration, in which the chest is alternately enlarged and contracted by the intercostal muscles.
Definition of Intercostal
1. Adjective. (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person. ¹
2. Adjective. (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat. ¹
3. Noun. (anatomy) The intercostal muscles. ¹
4. Noun. (anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal. ¹
5. Noun. (nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Intercostal
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Medical Definition of Intercostal
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