transverse rib
1Transverse rib — A Transverse rib (Fr. arc doubleau ) is the term in architecture given to the rib of a rib vault which is carried across the nave, dividing the same into bays. Although as a rule it was sunk in the barrel vault of the Thermae , it is found… …
2transverse rib — noun Etymology: transverse (II) : a rib in a vaulting that crosses a nave or aisle at right angles to the long axis of the building …
3rib — [rib] n. [ME ribbe < OE rib, akin to ON rif, Ger rippe < IE base * rebh , to arch over, roof over > Gr ereptein, to crown, OSlav rebro, rib] 1. any of the arched bones attached posteriorly to the vertebral column and enclosing the chest… …
4rib — ► NOUN 1) each of a series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine, protecting the thoracic cavity and its organs. 2) Architecture a curved member supporting a vault or defining its form. 3) a curved transverse strut of metal or …
5Rib vault — Cathedral of Reims, France …
6rib — rib1 ribber, n. ribless, adj. riblike, adj. /rib/, n., v., ribbed, ribbing. n. 1. one of a series of curved bones that are articulated with the vertebrae and occur in pairs, 12 in humans, on each side of the vertebrate body, certain pairs being… …
7Rib — This article is about the part of the skeleton. For other uses, see Rib (disambiguation). Single human rib detail The …
8Transverse costal facet — Infobox Bone Name = Transverse costal facet Latin = GraySubject = 22 GrayPage = 102 Caption = A thoracic vertebra. Caption2 = Peculiar thoracic vertebræ. System = MeshName = MeshNumber = DorlandsPre = f 15 DorlandsSuf = 12377266 The transverse… …
9rib — noun 1》 each of a series of slender curved bones articulated in pairs to the spine, protecting the thoracic cavity and its organs. ↘an animal rib with meat adhering to it used as food. 2》 Architecture a curved member supporting a vault or… …
10rib — one of a series of long, thin bony rods articulating with the apophyses of the vertebrae and supporting the trunk musculature. The ventral ends are free. They consist of two types: the dorsal, epipleural or true ribs which arise from the… …
