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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 else can I help you with?
Why is your xiphoid process swollen?
causes of swollen xiphoid process
What Xiphoid process cause pain and discomfort?
why do i get pains in xiphoid process
What are the three fusion bones that connect to the sternum?
Manubrium, body and xiphoid process
Is the hand below the xiphoid process?
In anatomical position, the hands are indeed inferior to the xiphoid process of the sternum.
Why xiphoid process is known of landmark for CPR?
To locate, and not push onto the xiphoid process so that it breaks and injures the liver.
The process tip of the breast bone?
Xiphoid process
What does the term xiphoid mean literally and to what sternal feature does it apply?
sward-shaped, to the xiphoid process
What is a xiphoid?
A xiphoid is the cartilaginous extension of the lower sternum - otherwise known as the xiphisternum.
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 term "xiphoid" means "sword-shaped" and it refers to the small, sword-like structure at the inferior end of the sternum, known as the xiphoid process. It is a small, cartilaginous extension at the bottom of the sternum in the shape of a sword.
When doing CPR why should you not place hands on the xiphoid process?
Because the xiphoid process is the last section of the sternum it is easily broken off during CPR and can possibly puncture lung and/or other organs.
What is the purpose of the xiphoid process?
The function of the xiphoid process is to attach the cartilage in the celiac plexus to the sternum. It also indirectly attaches the costal cartilage to the sternum.
What organ is below the xiphoid process?
liver
