Description

Intercostal nerves are a group of nerves that arise from the thoracic spinal cord and innervate the intercostal muscles and overlying skin. They play a crucial role in the movement of the ribcage during respiration and in providing sensory information from the thoracic wall.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'nervios intercostales' may be used in various medical contexts, including discussions about pain or injury in the thoracic area. It is important to avoid colloquial terms that may confuse the clinical meaning, and to maintain a formal register when interpreting.

Example Sentences

EN: The intercostal nerves are essential for the proper functioning of the respiratory muscles.

ES: Los nervios intercostales son esenciales para el correcto funcionamiento de los músculos respiratorios.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'intercostal' with 'intracostal'; mispronouncing 'intercostales' as 'intercostales'; using informal language instead of clinical terminology.