Rib vs Intercostal - What's the difference?
rib | intercostal |
Any of a series of long curved bones occurring in 12 pairs in humans and other animals and extending from the spine to or toward the sternum
A part or piece, similar to a rib, and serving to shape or support something
A cut of meat enclosing one or more rib bones
(label) Any of several curved members attached to a ship's keel and extending upward and outward to form the framework of the hull
Any of several transverse pieces that provide an aircraft wing with shape and strength
(label) A long, narrow, usually arched member projecting from the surface of a structure, especially such a member separating the webs of a vault
(label) A raised ridge in knitted material or in cloth
(label) The main, or any of the prominent veins of a leaf
A teasing joke
A single strand of hair.
A stalk of celery.
To shape, support, or provide something with a rib or ribs
To tease or make fun of someone
To enclose, as if with ribs, and protect; to shut in.
* Shakespeare
(label) To leave strips of undisturbed ground between the furrows in ploughing (land).
(anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
(nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.
(anatomy) The intercostal muscles.
(anatomy) Something that is between the ribs of an animal.
(nautical) Hull reinforcing inserted between frames or bulkheads of a boat.
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