epispastic

/ɛpɪˈspæstɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

Relating to or affecting a muscle in the back, especially one that connects the back to a rib or a vertebra.

“The epispastic pain was felt along the entire length of the muscle.”

2. noun

A muscle in the back that connects the back to a rib or a vertebra.

“The doctor examined the epispastic muscle to diagnose the condition.”

Synonyms

  • intercostal
  • paraspinal

Antonyms

  • hypospastic