Immediately inferior to the body. This is the "pointy" part of the sternum.
the xiphoid is in the Skeletal system !
The "x" in xiphoid is pronounced as a "z" sound. So, xiphoid is pronounced as "zi-foid."
causes of swollen xiphoid process
The xiphoid is the most inferior portion of the sternum. Xiphoid means shield.
xiphoid (sword-shaped)
why do i get pains in xiphoid process
Manubrium, body and xiphoid process
A xiphoid is the cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum - otherwise known as the xiphisternum.
sward-shaped, to the xiphoid process
In anatomical position, the hands are indeed inferior to the xiphoid process of the sternum.
manubrium, body, xiphoid process
Some words beginning with "xi" include xiphoid, xiphosuran, and xiphias.