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Intercostal Nerve

Description:

The intercostal nerve is a group of nerves located between the ribs in the human body. These nerves are responsible for providing sensory and motor innervation to the muscles and skin of the chest and back. They play a vital role in breathing and provide important communication pathways between the spinal cord and the chest region.

Senses:

1. Anatomy: Referring to any of the nerves situated between the ribs.

Usages:

Popular:

The intercostal nerve can be affected by conditions such as intercostal neuralgia, where there is pain along the path of these nerves due to inflammation or damage.

Physical therapy exercises can help alleviate intercostal nerve pain and improve overall mobility and comfort.

Local:

In local usage, the term "intercostal nerve block" refers to a medical procedure where medication is injected near the intercostal nerves to provide temporary pain relief.

Intercostal nerve blocks are commonly used to manage postoperative pain following thoracic surgeries.

Sample Sentences:

1. The intercostal nerves control the movement of the muscles between the ribs.
2. She felt a sharp, shooting pain along her intercostal nerve.
3. After the surgery, the patient received an intercostal nerve block to relieve the discomfort.

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