Term Name: | manubrium of sternum |
---|---|
Synonyms: | manubrium, manubrium of sternum, manubrium sterni, sternal manubrium, sternal rostrum, sternum rostrum |
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]. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002205] |