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The bone at the intersection of the rib cages is the xiphoid process; it is critical this bone is not pushed on during CPR. The hand position is to be on the sternum, above or superior to the xiphoid process in the middle of the sternum.

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Q: When performing c.p.r. what is the name of the place that one applies pushes below the rib cage?
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