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(anatomy) An anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes.

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intercostal space

Source Word

intercostal space

Noun

(anatomy) An anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes.

Japanese Meaning

肋骨間に位置する空間。肋間筋、神経、動脈、静脈、およびリンパ節を含む解剖学的構造。

The physician injected local anesthetic into the intercostal space before performing the minor chest procedure.

医師は小さな胸部処置を行う前に、局所麻酔薬を肋間隙に注射した。

Sense（1）

(anatomy) An anatomic space between two ribs, containing the intercostal muscles, nerves, arteries, veins and lymph nodes.

intercostal spaces

（ plural ）