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Intercostal muscle weakness

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Lack of strength of the intercostal muscles, i.e., of the muscle groups running along the ribs that create and move the chest wall. [ HPO:probinson ]

Term info

database cross reference
  • UMLS:C0240017
definition

Lack of strength of the intercostal muscles, i.e., of the muscle groups running along the ribs that create and move the chest wall.

has exact synonym

Muscle weakness between ribs

has related synonym

Dependence on diaphragmatic breathing

id

HP:0004878