Definition of Asternal

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

Category relationships: Anatomy, General Anatomy
Similar to: Unconnected

Definition of Asternal

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

Definition of Asternal

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

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Asternal

1. not connected to the sternum [adj]

Medical Definition of Asternal

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

Lexicographical Neighbors of Asternal

asterisc
asterisci
asteriscs
asteriscus
asterisk
asterisked
asterisking
asteriskless
asterisks
asterism
asterismal
asterisms
asterixis
astern
astern of
asternal (current term)
asteroid
asteroid belt
asteroid belts
asteroid body
asteroid hyalosis
asteroidal
asteroidian
asteroidians
asteroidlike
asteroids
asterolepis
asterophyllite
asterophyllites

Other Resources:

Search for Asternal on Dictionary.com!Search for Asternal on Thesaurus.com!Search for Asternal on Google!Search for Asternal on Wikipedia!

Search