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intercostal
UK
/ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl/
US
/ˌɪntərˈkɑːstəl/
Translations
intercostals
pl
UK
/ˌɪn.təˈkɒs.təl/
US
/ˌɪn.tɚˈkɑː.stəl/
Synonyms
intercostal muscle
costal muscle
rib muscle
external intercostal
internal intercostal
innermost intercostal
intercostal nerve
thoracic nerve
UK
/ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl/
US
/ˌɪntərˈkɑːstəl/
The intercostal muscles play a crucial role in breathing.
Межрёберные мышцы играют важную роль в дыхании.
Synonyms
Definitions
An intercostal is often strained by athletes who perform sudden twisting motions.
The intercostal muscles play a crucial role in the process of breathing.