Inspiratõry, a

[Latin inspirator =an inspirer; Eng. suff. -y.] Anatomy : 1. Gen .: Of or pertaining to inspiration. 2. Spec .: Aiding in the proce of inspiration. Used of the muscles which enlarge the thoracic cavity, as of the external intercostal muscles, the parts of the internal intercostals placed between the costal cartilages; the serratus magnus, the pectoral is minor, with the pectoral is major, and lat is sim us dors i.