👉 The term "chondrosternal" refers to a type of vertebrate animal, specifically a chondrotile. These are small, round bones that develop from the ends of the vertebrae in a vertebral column. They play an important role in maintaining posture and movement in animals such as birds, reptiles, and mammals. The term "chondrosternal" is derived from the Latin word "chondro-", meaning "round," and "sternum," which means
