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Subcosta vs Subcostal - What's the difference?

subcosta | subcostal |

As nouns the difference between subcosta and subcostal

is that subcosta is the first major vein behind the costa on an insect wing while subcostal is (anatomy) a subcostal muscle.

As an adjective subcostal is

(anatomy) below a rib or the ribs.

subcosta

English

Noun

(subcostae)
  • The first major vein behind the costa on an insect wing

    • Derived terms

    * subcostal

    Synonyms

    * Sc * subcostal

    subcostal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Below a rib or the ribs
  • # (entomology) Pertaining to the subcosta and/or the area of the wing next to it.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (anatomy) A subcostal muscle.
  • (zoology) One of the principal nervures of the wings of an insect. It is situated next beneath or behind the costal.

    • Synonyms

    * (part of insect wing) subcosta