Definitions for: Manubrium

[n] the upper part of the breastbone

Webster (1913) Definition: Ma*nu"bri*um, n.; pl. L. Manubria, E.
Manubriums. [L., handle, fr. manus hand.]
1. (Anat.) A handlelike process or part; esp., the anterior
segment of the sternum, or presternum, and the handlelike
process of the malleus.

2. (Zo["o]l.) The proboscis of a jellyfish; -- called also
hypostoma. See Illust. of Hydromedusa.

See Also: bone, breastbone, os, sternum

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