1. plural of manubrium; the upper part of the breastbone in humans and other mammals
Usage: anatomy
2. plural of manubrium; handle-like anatomical structures in various organisms
Usage: anatomy; biology

Examples

• The manubriums of both patients showed signs of fracture.
• Anatomists study the manubriums to understand chest injuries.
• The manubriums connect to the clavicles at the sternoclavicular joints.
• X-rays revealed damage to the manubriums after the accident.
• Medical students learn to identify manubriums on skeletal models.
• The manubriums form the uppermost portion of the sternum.