'Subcostal' definitions:

Definition of 'Subcostal'

From: GCIDE
  • Subcostal \Sub*cos"tal\, a. (Anat. & Zool.) Situated below the costas, or ribs; as, the subcostal muscles. [1913 Webster]
  • Note: The subcostal muscles are distinct from, and within, the intercostal. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Subcostal'

From: GCIDE
  • Subcostal \Sub*cos"tal\, n.
  • 1. (Anat.) A subcostal muscle. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. (Zool.) One of the principal nervures of the wings of an insect. It is situated next beneath or behind the costal. See Nervure. [1913 Webster]