Anatomy

Manubrium

The upper or most anterior segment of the STERNUM which articulates with the CLAVICLE and first two pairs of RIBS.

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Abstract

The upper or most anterior segment of the STERNUM which articulates with the CLAVICLE and first two pairs of RIBS.

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24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(75); was see under STERNUM 1975-90

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.570w.750w.442w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Manubrium. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D008371. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D008371
  2. Manubrium. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manubrium
  3. Manubrium. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2719344