The terms "baby back ribs" and "sticky ribs" refer to different aspects of preparing and serving ribs. In general, "baby back ribs" refers to a specific cut of pork ribs (that come from the upper part of the pig's ribcage, near the spine). While "sticky ribs" refers to a style of preparing and flavoring ribs. You can have baby back ribs that are also sticky ribs if they are prepared with a sweet and savoury glaze. It's common to see recipes for "sticky baby back ribs," indicating both the cut of ribs and the preparation style. "Sticky ribs" usually refers to a preparation style or a specific sauce/glaze used in cooking ribs. It's not a specific cut of ribs. Sticky ribs are characterized by a sweet, savoury, and often caramelized sauce or glaze that coats the ribs. You can make sticky ribs using various cuts of ribs, including baby back ribs or spare ribs.