manubrium of sternum

manubrium

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].

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Type Bone
Parent Structure thoracic segment organ
Latin Name manubrium
FMA ID 7486

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the manubrium of sternum?

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].

What is the Latin name for the manubrium of sternum?

The Latin name for the manubrium of sternum is manubrium.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7486 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002205 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.