asternal

An obsolete anatomical term meaning 'not belonging to the sternum' or 'without a sternum'.

• 🇩🇪Veralteter anatomischer Begriff mit der Bedeutung 'nicht zum Brustbein gehörend' oder 'ohne Brustbein'.

1. Not connected to the sternum C2 formal medical

   Describing a rib or anatomical structure that does not attach directly to the sternum (breastbone).

   • The floating ribs are asternal, as they do not connect to the sternum.
   • In some species, certain ribs are asternal.
   • The surgeon noted the asternal position of the rib during the examination.

   🇩🇪Nicht mit dem Brustbein verbunden

   Synonyme: falsefloating

   Antonyme: sternal