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Intercostal retractions   

Overview | Recovery

Alternative names:

Retractions of the chest muscles

Definition:

The inward movement of the muscles between the ribs as a result of reduced pressure in the chest cavity; usually a sign that the affected person is needing to work harder to breathe.

Considerations

Common Causes

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