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THORACIC RESPIRATION [1 record]

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Record 1 2012-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Symptoms (Medicine)
  • Respiratory System
DEF

Respiration effected chiefly by the action of the intercostal and other muscles that raise the ribs, causing expansion of the chest.

OBS

The term "thoracic respiration" was recommended by the Medical Signs and Symptoms Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Symptômes (Médecine)
  • Appareil respiratoire
DEF

Respiration assurée par les muscles thoraciques notamment par les muscles intercostaux.

Spanish

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