1) Bone of the thorax
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The xiphoid process d, or xiphosternum or metasternum, is a small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower part of the sternum which is usually ossified in the adult human. ==Structure== The xiphoid process is considered to be at the level of the 9th thoracic vertebra and the T6 dermatome. ===Development=== In newborn babies and young (espec...
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Cartilage process of the sternum.
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<anatomy> Composed of cartilage at the inferior aspect of the sternal body. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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the pointed process of cartilage, supported by a core of bone, connected with the lower end of the sternum. Called also xiphoid.
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The cartilagenous process, with a bony core, connected to the inferior end of the of the sternum. The inferior tip of the sternum. (from the Greek "xiphias" - literally "sword")
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. the cartilage at the lower end of the sternum. Synonyms: processus xiphoideus, ensiform process, ensisternum, metasternum, mucro sterni, xiphisternum, xiphoid cartilage
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Xiphoid process: A pointed cartilage attached to the lower end of the breastbone or sternum, the smallest and lowest division of the sternum. Cartilaginous early in life, it may become ossified (bony) in adults. It is sometimes simply called the xiphoid. Also known as the ensiform cartilage or process. The ancients thought the xiphoid looked like t...
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The xiphoid process is a teardrop-shaped bone which articulates with the body of the sternum at the xiphisternal joint. This process anchors the rectus abdominis, the transverse thoracic, and the diaphragm muscles, responsible for much of the muscular expansion and contraction of the abdomen.
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n] - smallest of the three parts of the breastbone
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xiphoid process Composed of cartilage at the inferior aspect of the sternal body. A pointed cartilage attached to the lower end of the breastbone or sternum, the smallest and lowest division of the sternum. Cartilaginous early in life, it may become ossified (bony) in adults. It is sometimes simply called the xiphoid. Also known as the ensiform ca...
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noun smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib
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Cartilage process of the sternum.
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Also referred to as the ensiform cartilage, it is the cartilaginous attachment found in the lower part of the sternum or breastbone. It usually becomes bony, or ossified, in adults.
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