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The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
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What is the function of inferior?
The function of inferior is to "infer" (ha) that there are more than one and that this (inferior) one is the lower one, as in inferior mandible (lower jaw)
Is the vertebral column inferior to the trachea?
No, it's posterior, meaning behind. Inferior would mean below it
Which planes divide body into superior and inferior sections?
The plane that divides the body into the superior and inferior sections is called the transverse plane
What is the scientific names of breast bone?
The Sternum
The portion of a light ray that falls on a surface is a?
The portion of a light ray that falls on a surface is incident ray.
What is the inferior most portion of the sternum?
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
The most inferior portion of the sternum is the xiphoid process what does the term xiphoid mean literally and to what sternal feature does it apply?
The xiphoid is the most inferior portion of the sternum. Xiphoid means shield.
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.
What three parts is the sternum made up of?
The xiphoid process is the most inferior portion of the sternum. The superior section is the manubrium, and the medial portion is the body.
Is the liver inferior to the sternum?
The liver is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Is the gallbladder inferior to the sternum?
The gallbladder is inferior and lateral to the sternum.
Are there any parts of the body beginning with X?
The Xiphoid Process is part of the Sternum (breast bone). It is the inferior part to which the Costal Cartillage of the False Ribs attaches. The xyphoid process, which is the inferior portion of the sternum.
What is the most inferior portion of the brain?
The brainstem is the most inferior portion of the brain.
Is the sternum inferior to the Umbilicus?
The sternum is superior to the pubic region.
Is the umbilicus inferior to the sternum?
The sternum is superior to the umbilicus.
What direction is the liver from the sternum?
Inferior
The portion of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles is the?
The manubrium is the superior portion of the sternum and what articulates with the clavicles.
