What is the general term for the inward movement of tissue between the ribs during inspiration due to increased negative intrapleural pressure generated during respiratory distress?
A) dyspnea
B) intercostal retractions
C) supraclavicular retractions
D) pectus excavatum

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Intercostal retractions refer to the inward movement of the tissues between the ribs, which can occur during inspiration when there is increased negative intrapleural pressure, often seen in conditions of respiratory distress.

What Is the General Term for the Inward Movement of Tissue