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Arteria Intercostalis

Description

The arteria intercostalis refers to the intercostal artery, which is a blood vessel that runs between the rib bones. These arteries supply oxygenated blood to the muscles and tissues located in the intercostal spaces, which are the spaces between the ribs. The arteria intercostalis plays a crucial role in maintaining proper blood circulation in the thoracic region of the body.

Sample Sentences

• The surgeon carefully dissected the arteria intercostalis during the open-heart surgery.
• Injury to the arteria intercostalis can result in severe pain in the chest area.
• The angiogram showed a blockage in the arteria intercostalis, requiring immediate intervention.
• Proper knowledge of the anatomical pathway and branches of the arteria intercostalis is important for medical students.
• The intercostal muscles, supplied by the arteria intercostalis, aid in the process of respiration.

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