During episodes of respiratory distress, the skin may appear to "dip" down in between or inder bony structures, such as the ribs.
There are several muscles that are responsible for breathing. They are the Diaphragm, the external intercostal muscle, and the internal intercostal muscle.
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.
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Intercostal refers to the spaces between ribs. A stitch is where a build up of lactic acid and lack of oxygen causes a muscle to spasm and cause a lot of pain and usually occurs during exercise. So an intercostal stitch is likely a stitch in the ribs.
intercostal muscle
Those letters will spell retractions.
Retractions
Retractions
the intercostal verins drains into the brachiocephalic.
Intercostal Muscles
Retraction is the shorthand for intercostal indrawing. It's a sign of respiratory distress.Retraction is the term meaning intercostal indrawing.
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.
There are 11 pairs of intercostal muscles on each side (22 total muscles). The intercostal muscles lie between the ribs.
In the forth intercostal space, right to the sternum, probably.
The nipple is located in the 4th intercostal space.
The Phrenic Nerve-Diaphragm and the External Intercostal Nerve-External intercostal muscles