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manubrium

manubrium

1 9.9
The upper part of the breastbone that joins the collarbones and first ribs
  • noun
  • /məˈnuːbriəm/
  • Specialized
: manubrio
  • The physical therapist pointed out the manubrium as an important landmark in chest anatomy.

Examples

  • The mass invaded the 1st and 2nd ribs, 2 medial of clavicle, lateral part of manubrium sterni, and sternoclavicular joint, and the destruction was significant in these structures.

    Academic text (2007)

  • It was seen to destruct the manubrium sterni and displace it to the left side of the medial line (Figure 5).

    Academic text (2007)

  • PHOTO (BLACK & WHITE): Figure 5: Image of the destruction of the manubrium sternii.

    Academic text (2007)

  • "Uh-oh!" Greg said, lifting off the manubrium, or breastbone.

    Fiction book (1991)

  • The lesion was mostly originating from the manubrium level and extending exophytically to the right side of the medial line (Figures 4 and 5).

    Academic text (2007)

  • The doctor explained that the manubrium is where the clavicles connect to the sternum.

  • During the anatomy class, we learned that the manubrium is part of the breastbone structure.

Surface Forms

manubrium singular
manubria plural

Etymology

Manubrium comes from a Latin word meaning 'handle' and from manus 'hand', the same root as manual. So, the manubrium is like the 'handle' at the top of the breastbone that joins the collarbones and first ribs.