manubrium Synonyms
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manubrium Meaning
Wordnet
manubrium (n)
the upper part of the breastbone
Webster
manubrium (n.)
A handlelike process or part; esp., the anterior segment of the sternum, or presternum, and the handlelike process of the malleus.
The proboscis of a jellyfish; -- called also hypostoma. See Illust. of Hydromedusa.
manubrium Sentence Examples
- The manubrium is the upper segment of the sternum.
- Fractures of the manubrium are rare and often result from direct trauma.
- The manubrium articulates with the clavicles and the first costal cartilages.
- The manubrium is visible in the suprasternal notch.
- The manubrium lies behind the sternum and in front of the heart.
- The manubrium is part of the anterior thoracic wall.
- The manubrium is pierced by the internal thoracic artery.
- The manubrium is important for protecting the underlying organs.
- The manubrium is a landmark for locating other anatomical structures.
- The manubrium is a bony structure that forms part of the anterior midline of the chest.
FAQs About the word manubrium
the upper part of the breastboneA handlelike process or part; esp., the anterior segment of the sternum, or presternum, and the handlelike process of the malleu
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The manubrium is the upper segment of the sternum.
Fractures of the manubrium are rare and often result from direct trauma.
The manubrium articulates with the clavicles and the first costal cartilages.
The manubrium is visible in the suprasternal notch.
