A xiphoid is the cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum - otherwise known as the xiphisternum.
the xiphoid is in the Skeletal system !
The "x" in xiphoid is pronounced as a "z" sound. So, xiphoid is pronounced as "zi-foid."
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xiphoid (sword-shaped)
Manubrium, body and xiphoid process
The term "xiphoid" means "sword-shaped" and it refers to the small, sword-like structure at the inferior end of the sternum, known as the xiphoid process. It is a small, cartilaginous extension at the bottom of the sternum in the shape of a sword.
sward-shaped, to the xiphoid process
Some words beginning with "xi" include xiphoid, xiphosuran, and xiphias.
In anatomical position, the hands are indeed inferior to the xiphoid process of the sternum.
Xiphoid retraction refers to the sinking in of the xiphoid process, a small cartilage at the lower end of the sternum. It can be a sign of certain medical conditions such as dehydration, malnutrition, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. It is important to consult a healthcare provider if you notice xiphoid retraction.
To locate, and not push onto the xiphoid process so that it breaks and injures the liver.