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manubrium of sternum

Term ID
UBERON:0002205
Synonyms
  • manubrium
  • manubrium of sternum
  • manubrium sterni
  • sternal manubrium
  • sternal rostrum
  • sternum rostrum
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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]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manubrium
References
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Ontology
Uberon Ontology
Relationships
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