intercostal

[ in-ter-kos-tl, -kaw-stl ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

pertaining to muscles, parts, or intervals between the ribs.
situated between the ribs.
Shipbuilding. noting a structural member situated between or divided by continuous members, as frames or keelsons.

intercostal

/ ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl /

From the New Latin word intercostālis, dating back to 1590–1600. See inter-, costal

C16: via New Latin from Latin inter- + costa rib

It is probably most common about the intercostal, lumbar and supra-orbital regions.

About the middle of January I was taken down with intercostal rheumatism and spinal trouble, and was very low for several months.

I suffered excruciating pain from a severe attack of intercostal neuralgia, and there were moments when I could scarcely breathe.

The remaining portion of the serratus anterior muscle was then approximated across the closure of the intercostal muscles.

The dorsal thoracic trunk supplies M. costi-sternalis, several dorsal intercostal areas, and the costopulmonary muscles.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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