musculus intercostalis Synonyms
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musculus intercostalis Meaning
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musculus intercostalis (n)
muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
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muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
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The musculus intercostalis externus elevates the ribs during inhalation.
Intercostalis internus muscles are responsible for depressing the ribs during exhalation.
The intercostalis intimi play a minimal role in respiration compared to the other intercostal muscles.
The intercostal nerves innervate the musculus intercostalis.
