Intercostal space

Views Updated: Dec 15, 2025

Key Facts

Abbreviation
ICS
Pronunciation
/ˌɪntəˈkɒstəl speɪs/
Category
Medical
Related Field
Physiology

Examples in Context

  1. Tension pneumothorax should be immediately decompressed with a catheter inserted into the second intercostal space, midclavicular line.
  2. Location : flat first intercostal space, 6 inches away from the midline before.
  3. The physical examination revealed an ill-defined protruding soft tissue mass located on the right anterior chest wall between the6th and7th intercostal space.
  4. A similar incision was made at the fourth left intercostal space along the midaxillary line to introduce the camera.
  5. The site of puncture in usually chosen is the 8th intercostal space between the mid and anterior axillary line.

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