Manubrium of sternum
Manubrium sterni
Definition
The manubrium of sternum is the most cranial part, located in front of the second intercostal junction. It is poorly developed in domestic animals because the clavicle is rudimentary.
It carries the articular facets for the first ribs.
The cartilage of manubrium prolonge the cranial part of manubrium of sternum, it is absent or small in ruminants.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
Veterinary Anatomy of Domestic Mammals: Textbook and Colour Atlas, Sixth Edition - Horst Erich König, Hans-Georg Liebich - Schattauer - ISBN-13: 978-3794528332
