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controls and helps to regulate breathing incorporated with the heart and surrounding arteries.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe xiphoid process serves as an attachment point for the diaphragm and abdominal muscles. INCORRECT. The xiphoid process serves no known purpose.
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∙ 14y agobecause its an extension of a bigger bone.
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∙ 11y agoSternum
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The most inferior portion of the sternum is the xiphoid process what does the term xiphoid mean literally and to what sternal feature does it apply?
The xiphoid is the most inferior portion of the sternum. Xiphoid means shield.
What are the three bones fused to create the sternum?
manubrium, body, xiphoid process
Inferiormost part of the sternum?
The three parts are called * Manubrium (top-most part) * (gladiolus) Body of sternum * Xiphoid process (bottom-most part)
Xiphoid process is a form of artificial respiration?
yes
Where can you find the seventh intercostal space?
at the end of the xiphoid process.
Why is your xiphoid process swollen?
causes of swollen xiphoid process
What Xiphoid process cause pain and discomfort?
why do i get pains in xiphoid process
What are the three fusion bones that connect to the sternum?
Manubrium, body and xiphoid process
Is the hand below the xiphoid process?
In anatomical position, the hands are indeed inferior to the xiphoid process of the sternum.
Why xiphoid process is known of landmark for CPR?
To locate, and not push onto the xiphoid process so that it breaks and injures the liver.
The process tip of the breast bone?
Xiphoid process
What does the term xiphoid mean literally and to what sternal feature does it apply?
sward-shaped, to the xiphoid process
The most inferior portion of the sternum is the xiphoid process what does the term xiphoid mean literally and to what sternal feature does it apply?
The xiphoid is the most inferior portion of the sternum. Xiphoid means shield.
What are the three bones fused to create the sternum?
manubrium, body, xiphoid process
Number of bones in the xiphoid process?
One.
What is in the body that starts with an x?
· xiphoid process
What organ is below the xiphoid process?
liver
