— intercostally , adv.
/in'teuhr kos"tl, -kaw"stl/ , adj.
1. pertaining to muscles, parts, or intervals between the ribs.
2. situated between the ribs.
3. Shipbuilding. noting a structural member situated between or divided by continuous members, as frames or keelsons.
n.
4. an intercostal muscle, member, or space.
[ 1590-1600; intercostalis. See INTER-, COSTAL ]