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Inflammation of the intercostal bundle, which is the artery nerve and vein. It is a rare condition but can be treated with many alternative treatments such as acupuncture, acupressure, ice and chiropractic care.
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What body system is neuritis related to?
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
What age does Optic neuritis strike?
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
What are the muscles involved in changing the volume of the thorax during breathing?
There are several muscles that are responsible for breathing. They are the Diaphragm, the external intercostal muscle, and the internal intercostal muscle.
What important structures are found in 6th intercostal space?
In the 6th intercostal space, important structures found include the internal mammary artery and vein, and the intercostal muscles and nerves. Additionally, in the left 6th intercostal space, the cardiac apex is located.
What is the main term for auditory neuritis?
neuro
What is the muscle between your ribs called?
intercostal muscle
How is optic neuritis treated?
Treatment of optic neuritis with steroids is controversial
What body system is neuritis related to?
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
Is optic neuritis related to multiple sclerosis?
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
Does optic neuritis affect women more?
Seventy-five percent of patients with optic neuritis are women
What age does Optic neuritis strike?
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
What has the author Guy Hains written?
Guy Hains has written: 'Post-traumatic neuritis' -- subject(s): Neuritis
What is the vein returning blood from the intercostal area?
the intercostal verins drains into the brachiocephalic.
What is the muscle between the ribs that can enlarge the thoracic cavity?
Intercostal Muscles
What is the medical term meaning intercostal indrawing?
Retraction is the shorthand for intercostal indrawing. It's a sign of respiratory distress.Retraction is the term meaning intercostal indrawing.
InterCostal muscle pain?
The intercostal muscle area is located in the area surrounding the ribs. Intercostal muscle pain can be caused by overworking these muscles or by excessive coughing.
How many pairs of intercostal muscles are there?
There are 11 pairs of intercostal muscles on each side (22 total muscles). The intercostal muscles lie between the ribs.
