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Subcostal vs Intercostal - What's the difference?

subcostal | intercostal |

In anatomy terms the difference between subcostal and intercostal

is that subcostal is a subcostal muscle while intercostal is something that is between the ribs of an animal.

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

    intercostal

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Between the ribs of an animal or person.
  • (nautical) Between the ribs of a boat.

    • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (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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