The manubrium of the |sternum| is the broad, disc-like, upper part of the |sternum|. It articulates with the body of the |sternum| at the manubriosternal joint. The manubrium of the |sternum| articulates with the |clavicles| and the |sternocleidomastoid|, |sternohyoid|, and |sternothyroid| muscles connect here. The top of the manubrium features the small |jugular notch| which admits passage of the jugular |vein| along the bone.
