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Respiratory Muscles

Medical Definition: These include the muscles of the DIAPHRAGM and the INTERCOSTAL MUSCLES.
Guide Notes: /growth: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT; /embryol: coord with MUSCLE DEVELOPMENT if pertinent
Previously Indexed: Diaphragm (1966-1986),Intercostal Muscles (1966-1986),Muscles (1966-1986),Respiration (1966-1986)
Respiratory Muscles Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Diaphragm - The musculofibrous partition that separates the thoracic cavity from the abdominal cavity. Contraction of the diaphragm increases the volume of the thoracic cavity aiding inspiration.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Intercostal Muscles - Respiratory muscles that arise from the lower border of one rib and insert into the upper border of the adjoining rib, and contract during inspiration or respiration. (From Stedman, 25th ed)

Respiratory Muscles Medical Definitions and Terms

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