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Which muscle has its insertion on the xiphoid process of the sternum?
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Function of Xiphoid process?
It provides an attachment point for the rectus abdominus muscle.
What is the main muscle involved with respiration?
The diaphragm is the main muscle of respiration. It is a dome shaped muscle with it's origin at the sternum, xiphoid process, coastal cartilage, 7th to 12th ribs and L2/3. It's insertion is the central tendon.
Is a sternaclydamastoid a muscle or bone?
muscle from the sternum to the mastoid process, throught the clavicle
What is the insertion of the brachioradialis muscle?
Styloid Process of the radius
What is the insertion of triceps muscle?
Olecranon process of the ulna
The point of intersection for the sternocleidomastoid muscle is the?
The muscle is from your clavical to your skull. The insertion of the muscle it's attachment to the skull.
What muscle spans from the coastal cartialges and xiphoid process to the pubic bones?
Rectus abdominis
What bone are attached to the sternocleidomastoid?
The sternocleidomastoid is a muscle that connects to your sternum, and the mastoid process.
What inserts on the coronoid process of the mandible?
The insertion of the temporalis muscle is on the coronoid process of the mandible.
Is xiphoid process vestigial?
No. It's not vestigial. "The xiphoid process anchors several important muscles, including the abdominal diaphragm, a sheet-like muscle that is necessary for normal breathing. It also anchors the rectus abdominus muscle (the "abs," responsible for the bodybuilder's "sixpack") and the transversus thoracis muscle, located just inside the front of the ribs."
What is the muscle that travels from the sternum to the lateral side of the head?
Sternoclamastoid...... it has 3 connecting points the Mastoid process of your jaw, the clavicle, and the sternum.... hence the name. I am not positive I spelled it correct but that is what that muscle is called.
What muscle is inserted on coronoid process of ulna?
The Coracoid process of the ulna is a triangular projection with a rough surface. The Coracoid process is the insertion site for the brachialis muscle.
