Asternal: Definition with Asternal Pictures and Photos

1. Adjective. Not connected to the sternum or breastbone. "Asternal ribs"

Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Similar to: Unconnected

1. a. Not sternal; -- said of ribs which do not join the sternum.

1. Adjective. (anatomy) Not sternal; said of ribs that do not join the sternum. ¹

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1. not connected to the sternum [adj]

1. Not sternal; said of ribs which do not join the sternum. Origin: Pref. A- not + sternal. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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