Precostal

Translation of "precostal" into Russian

Adjective

/priːˈkɒstəl/

/priˈkɑstəl/

precostal

предреберный

The precostal muscles are important for respiratory movements.

Предреберные мышцы важны для дыхательных движений.

Adjective

/priːˈkɒstəl/

/priˈkɑstəl/

Located or occurring in front of the ribs.

The precostal muscles are often examined in cases of chest pain.

Situated anterior to the costa (leading edge) of an insect wing.

In many moths, the precostal streak is distinctly paler than the rest of the wing.