intercostal
1. [ adjective ] (anatomy) located or occurring between the ribs
Examples:

"intercostal muscles"

Related terms: anatomy rib
2. [ noun ] (anatomy,zoology) muscles between the ribs; they contract during inspiration
Synonyms: musculus_intercostalis intercostal_muscle
Related terms: skeletal_muscle
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