Medical Dictionary – The definition of Accessory Muscles
Accessory muscles may include muscles of the chest wall and the shoulder girdle which are heavily utilize in respiratory distress with the aim to facilitate the flow of the air in and out of the lungs. The use of these muscles are indicating the type of severity that the patient is in while suffering any airway obstruction or asthmatic attack.
Accessory muscles may include muscles of the chest wall and the shoulder girdle which are heavily utilize in respiratory distress with the aim to facilitate the flow of the air in and out of the lungs. The use of these muscles are indicating the type of severity that the patient is in while suffering any airway obstruction or asthmatic attack.