The uppermost part of the sternum (breastbone).
The uppermost part of the STERNUM or breastbone.
The tube between the stomach and the mouth of a jellyfish - equivalent to the oesophagus in humans.
n. (pl. manubria) 1. the upper section of the breastbone (see sternum). It articulates with the clavicles and the first costal cartilage; the second costal cartilage articulates at the junction between the manubrium and body of the sternum. 2. the handle-like part of the *malleus (an ear ossicle), attached to the eardrum. —manubrial adj.
The scienti?c name for the breastbone. This is a long, ?at, bony plate that comprises the central part of the chest. Made up of three parts: an upper triangular piece (manubrium); a middle part (the body); and at the bottom end the small, ?exible xiphoid process. The two clavicles articulate to the manubrium. Seven pairs of costal cartilages link the sternum to the ribs. The sternum is very strong and a powerful blow is needed to fracture it: such an injury may damage the underlying heart and lungs.... sternum
n. the collar bone: a long slender curved bone, a pair of which form the front part of the shoulder girdle. Each clavicle articulates laterally with the *scapula and medially with the manubrium of the sternum (breastbone). Fracture of the clavicle is a common *sports injury: the majority of cases require no treatment other than supporting the weight of the arm in a sling. —clavicular adj.... clavicle
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