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The xyphoid process is the lower tip of the sternum or breastbone.
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Origin and insertion of rectus abs?
Rectus abdominisOrigin: Pubic crest and pubic symphysis.Insertion: Cartilage of 5th to 7th ribs and xyphoid process.
What words start with the letter x in the human body system?
xyphoid
Inferior portion of breastbone is the?
sternumThe most caudal sternebra is the xyphoid bone.The most caudal part of the sternum is called the xiphoid or xiphoid process. The cranial part of the sternum is called the hyoid or hyoid bone.
Can the mastoid process be palpated on a living person?
Yes. The mastoid process is the bony prominence located just behind the ear.
Where is the acromion process located?
The most common is the tip of the shoulder.
Cpr should be performed in the xyphoid process of the sternum?
No, not in the xyphoid process area. Compressions need to be about in the middle of the sternum, above (superior) to the xyphoid process.
What is the common name for the xyphoid process?
WHAT DOES IT DO???????????? please answer
Which body part starts with x?
Xyphoid process
Which portion of a long bone is located nearest the midline?
The xyphoid process that is the terminal end of the sternum, should be pretty close
What are the parts of the body that begin with the letter X?
Xyphoid/Process
What are some parts of the body that begin with the letter X?
Xyphoid process
What is the lower narrow portion of the breast bone?
It is called the xyphoid process.
What is the name of the small triangular base of the sternum?
the xyphoid process http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiphoid_process a strong kick with the ball of the foot to the xyphoid process will take down even the most determined attacker.
Which is the inferior sternal bony landmark?
The xyphoid process is the inferior sternal bony landmark.
What body part starts with x?
The xiphoid process (part of the sternum) is one of them.The xiphoid process is a small bit of cartilage located at the very bottom of the sternum. Over time, it fuses to the sternum by turning into bone. It's also called the xiphisternum.
What is the body part below the chest?
The word that means 'above the sternum' is suprasternal. The sternum is also known as the breastbone and is located in the center of the chest.
WHAT IS CARTILAGINOUS TIP OF THE STERNUM?
The tip of the sternum is known as the xyphoid process. It has this name because it resembles a shield.
