Manubrium of sternum

System Musculoskeletal
SNOMED CT 182014008

Manubrium of sternum

Definition

The cranial most segment of the sternum. Located ventrally with a quadrangular shape, wider superiorly and narrower inferiorly, it articulates with the clavicles and the first two ribs[MP,WP].

Also known as manubrium of sternum, manubrium sterni, sternal manubrium, sternal rostrum, sternum rostrum — per UBERON

The Manubrium of sternum is a part of the Musculoskeletal.

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