manubrial

/mænjuˈbriəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or denoting the manubrium, a part of the sternum in the skeleton of some vertebrates.

“The manubrial part of the sternum played a crucial role in the evolutionary development of the mammalian skeleton.”

Synonyms

  • sternal
  • thoracic

Antonyms

  • dorsal
  • vertebral