1. of, relating to, or resembling the manubrium (the upper segment of the breastbone or a handle-like anatomical part)
Usage: anatomy; medical

Examples

• The manubrial region of the sternum is the uppermost part of the breastbone.
• Manubrial fractures can occur from blunt chest trauma.
• The physician examined the patient's manubrial area during the physical examination.
• Manubrial joints connect the clavicle to the sternum.
• The manubrial notch is a prominent anatomical landmark on the anterior chest wall.