manubrium
Americannoun
plural
manubria, manubriums-
Anatomy, Zoology. a segment, bone, cell, etc., resembling a handle.
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Also called presternum. Anatomy.
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the uppermost of the three portions of the sternum.
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the long process of the malleus.
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noun
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anatomy any handle-shaped part, esp the upper part of the sternum
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zoology the tubular mouth that hangs down from the centre of a coelenterate medusa such as a jellyfish
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of manubrium
1650–60; < New Latin, Latin: a handle, akin to manus hand
Example Sentences
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The manubrium and body are joined at the sternal angle, which is also the site for attachment of the second ribs.
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The medial end, known as the sternal end of the clavicle, has a triangular shape and articulates with the manubrium portion of the sternum.
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It consists of three parts: the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.
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The manubrium is joined to the body of the sternum at the sternal angle, which is also the site for attachment of the second rib costal cartilages.
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Angle formed by planes of lamina and manubrium of malleus. approximately 90 degrees. approximately 60 degrees.
From Genera and Subgenera of Chipmunks by White, John A.
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