Research Results For 'Jugular Notch'

JUGULAR NOTCH

The jugular notch is a notch located at the top of the manubrium of the sternum. This notch admits passage of the jugular vein along the bone.
Research Jugular Notch

MANUBRIUM OF STERNUM

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.
Research Manubrium of Sternum

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