Genetic variation is stored in a populationâs gene poolâthe combined. alleles of all of the individuals in a population. Different combinations of. alleles in a gene pool can be formed when organisms mate and have offspring. Each allele exists at a certain rate, or frequency.
Also found in: Wikipedia. cosÂ·tal surÂ·face. the surface of certain structures that face the ribs; they are the costal surfaces of the lungs (facies costalis pulmonis [TA]) and the scapula (facies costalis scapulae [TA]).
Structure and Function of Arteries, Capillaries, and Veins. The walls of arteries and veins have three layers or tunics: 1  An outer layer (tunica adventitia) of connective tissue with collagen fibers.  A middle layer (tunica media) of circularly arranged smooth muscle and elastic fibers.