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

plural of subcosta

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

(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.

plural of subcostal

plural of subcostalis

Any of a group of muscular and aponeurotic fasciculi, usually well-developed only in the lower part of the thorax; each originates from the inner surface of one rib, and is inserted into the inner surface of the second or third rib below, near its angle.

(entomology) In the area of the subcosta and/or the area of the wing next to it.

Somewhat or nearly costate.