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musculus intercostalis

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun musculus intercostalis has 1 sense
  1. intercostal, intercostal muscle, musculus intercostalis - muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
    --1 is a kind of skeletal muscle, striated muscle

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Musculus intercostalis

Description:

The musculus intercostalis, commonly referred to as intercostal muscles, are a group of muscles located between the ribs. They play a crucial role in expanding and contracting the chest during breathing.

Senses:

Sense 1 (Noun):

Anatomy: Any of the muscles located between the ribs.

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Sample sentence:

The musculus intercostalis helps in the expansion and contraction of the ribcage during respiration.

Sense 2 (Adjective):

Relating to the intercostal muscles.

Sample sentence:

Her musculus intercostalis strain caused her considerable discomfort.

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