General Anatomy · Skeletal System · Medium
Manubrium
Meaning: Uppermost part of the sternum, articulating with the clavicles and first costal cartilages.
In practice: The sternoclavicular joint is the only true bony link between the upper limb and the axial skeleton.
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Which word means: Raised, roughened area on a bone where a tendon or ligament attaches.
Answer: Tuberosity
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Answer: Synovial
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