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What causes pain in the sternum?
Pain in the sternum can be caused by conditions such as costochondritis (inflammation of the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum), muscle strain, trauma, or conditions affecting the heart or lungs like angina or pleurisy. It's important to consult a healthcare provider for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What is the name of the small piece of cartilage at the bottomof the sternum?
The small piece of cartilage at the bottom of the sternum is called the xiphoid process. It is a small extension of the lower part of the sternum that is flexible in youth but tends to ossify with age.
Small piece of cartilage at the bottom of the sternum?
The small piece of cartilage at the base of the sternum is called the xiphoid process
What contains the sternum?
nothing actually contains the sternum the sternum is the bone that connects the ribs together also helping to protect the ventral side of the ribs it also holds at the bottom the xyphoid process
What is the name of the bottom plate on a turtle that is continuous with the breastbone or sternum?
plastron
What medical term is pertaining to above the sternum?
The point on the bottom of the sternum is called the xiphoid process. Lower portion of sternum is called xiphoid process or metasternum. The point on the bottom of the sternum is called the xiphoid process.
What is a body part starting with the letter X?
xiphoid process, bottom part of the sternum
What protect the liver?
Ribs 6-12 protect the liver along with the bottom of the sternum.
What body part lies lateral to the sternum?
Well, lateral means "next to", which refers to the ribs (or cartilage connecting the ribs to the sternum). Depending on which portion of the sternum you are referring to, you will end up at a different rib, which are numbered from top to bottom, 1 - 7. There are 12 sets of ribs total, but only 7 are "lateral" to the sternum.
All ribs articulate posteriorly with the thoracic vertibrea and most connect anteriorly to the what?
the bottom 2 do not connect to anything, the rest join at the sternum or breastbone
Inferiormost part of the sternum?
The inferiormost part of the sternum is known as the xiphoid process. It is a small, cartilaginous extension at the bottom of the sternum and does not fully ossify until adulthood. The xiphoid process serves as an attachment point for some abdominal muscles and provides support to the lower part of the ribcage.
Where xyphoid process located?
The xyphoid process is located at the bottom of the sternum, also known as the breastbone. It is a small cartilaginous extension that protrudes downwards from the sternum. It serves as an attachment point for some abdominal muscles.
