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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.


What organ is below the xiphoid process?

liver


Number of bones in the xiphoid process?

One.


What is in the body that starts with an x?

· xiphoid process


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.


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.