manubrium

A noun referring to the upper part of the breastbone (sternum), which articulates with the clavicles and the first two pairs of ribs.

• 🇵🇹Parte superior do esterno que se articula com as clavículas e com as duas primeiras costelas.

1. Upper part of the breastbone C2 formal medical

   The broad, upper part of the sternum (breastbone) that articulates with the clavicles and the first two pairs of ribs.

   • The manubrium is a key landmark for chest anatomy.
   • Fractures of the manubrium are rare but serious.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the manubrium during the procedure.

   🇵🇹Parte superior do esterno

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