asternal

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

• 🇵🇹Termo anatômico obsoleto que significa 'não relacionado ao esterno' ou 'sem esterno'.

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.

   🇵🇹Não conectado ao esterno

   Sinônimos: falsefloating

   Antônimos: sternal