Manubrium of sternum (Manubrium sterni)
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Anatomy
The broad upper segment of the sternum: it joins both clavicles and the first ribs, and meets the sternal body at the sternal angle (of Ludwig) — the key landmark for counting ribs at the bedside.
Clinical notes
Manual compression of the manubrium is the core of standard CPR; fractures in frontal impacts extend posteriorly and threaten the ascending aorta and heart.
Related structures
Educational references
FAQ
What is the role of the Manubrium of sternum?
The broad upper segment of the sternum: it joins both clavicles and the first ribs, and meets the sternal body at the sternal angle (of Ludwig) — the key landmark for counting ribs at the bedside.
Why is the Manubrium of sternum clinically important?
Manual compression of the manubrium is the core of standard CPR; fractures in frontal impacts extend posteriorly and threaten the ascending aorta and heart.
Source & license
Derived from Z-Anatomy (Gauthier Kervyn et al.), CC BY-SA 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/); upstream geometry from BodyParts3D, © The Database Center for Life Science. license details