manubriosternal articulation

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[məno̅o̅′brē·ōstur′nəl]

Etymology: L, manubrium, handle; Gk, sternum, chest; L, articularis, joints

the fibrocartilaginous connection between the manubrium and the body of the sternum. This joint usually closes by 25 years of age. Compare xiphisternal articulation.

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