asternal (Meaning)
Wordnet
asternal (s)
not connected to the sternum or breastbone
Webster
asternal (a.)
Not sternal; -- said of ribs which do not join the sternum.
Synonyms & Antonyms of asternal
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asternal Sentence Examples
- The bird's asternal muscles contributed to its remarkable flight capabilities.
- Certain species of reptiles have asternal ribs, providing flexibility in movement.
- The asternal cartilage in the avian skeletal structure allows for greater expansion of the chest during flight.
- In comparative anatomy, the asternal elements of various animals reveal evolutionary adaptations.
- The mammal's asternal skeleton differs significantly from that of birds, reflecting divergent evolutionary paths.
- Scientists study the asternal structures of different organisms to understand the functional adaptations to their environments.
- The asternal ligaments in some species provide additional support and flexibility to the thoracic region.
- Anatomists examine the asternal attachments of muscles to better comprehend biomechanical movements.
- Understanding the asternal components of an animal's anatomy sheds light on its locomotion and behavior.
- The asternal region of the body often exhibits specialized features corresponding to an animal's ecological niche.
FAQs About the word asternal
not connected to the sternum or breastboneNot sternal; -- said of ribs which do not join the sternum.
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The bird's asternal muscles contributed to its remarkable flight capabilities.
Certain species of reptiles have asternal ribs, providing flexibility in movement.
The asternal cartilage in the avian skeletal structure allows for greater expansion of the chest during flight.
In comparative anatomy, the asternal elements of various animals reveal evolutionary adaptations.
