The xiphoid process (/ˈzɪfɔɪd/), also referred to as the ensiform process, xiphisternum, or metasternum, constitutes a small cartilaginous process (extension)...

of the body. Its three regions are the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process. The word sternum originates from Ancient Greek στέρνον (stérnon) 'chest'...

xiphisternal joint or the structures attached to the xiphoid process. Digital examination of the xiphoid process reproduces symptoms. Xiphodynia is in fact a...

pubic symphysis, pubic crest and pubic tubercle inferiorly, to the xiphoid process and costal cartilages of the 5th–7th ribs superiorly. The rectus abdominis...

condyloid processes of the mandible The xiphoid process at the end of the sternum The acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula The coronoid process of...

and the level of the xiphoid process. T6 – Intersection of the midclavicular line and the horizontal level of the xiphoid process. T7 – Intersection of...

alternatively be included as the manubrium, body of sternum, and the xiphoid process). It is composed of 270 bones at the time of birth, but later decreases...

crest and thoracolumbar fascia. Inserts into the conjoint tendon, xiphoid process, linea alba and the pubic crest. The rectus abdominis muscles are long...

[citation needed] The upper midline incision usually extends from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. A typical lower midline incision is limited by the...

collectively make up the rectus sheath. The linea alba attaches to the xiphoid process superiorly, and to the pubic symphysis inferiorly. It is narrow inferiorly...

used for cardiac procedures. It extends from the sternal notch to the xiphoid process. The sternum is divided, and a Finochietto retractor used to keep the...

the lower half of the chest bone, but not in the very endpoint (the xiphoid process, which could be broken). For victims who are not in an upright position...

adjoining costal cartilages, the sternum (along with the manubrium and xiphoid process), and the 12 thoracic vertebrae articulating with the ribs. The thoracic...

a ridge running down the midline of the abdomen, anywhere from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. It becomes more prominent with straining and may...

the esophagus, the trachea, and a part of the sternum known as the xiphoid process. Arteries and veins are also contained – (aorta, superior vena cava...

around the umbilicus and is placed approximately halfway between the xiphoid process and the pubic symphysis. This region of the abdomen contains part of...

foramen and xiphoid foramen Episternal ossicles Manubriosternal fusion (see Sternum) Sternoxiphoidal fusion Bifid xiphoid process (see Xiphoid process) Bifid...

targets A lifter can elect to lower the bar to nipple level, to the xiphoid process, or even further, to the abdomen. On the other hand, a lifter may lower...

thoracic spinal nerve 9 (T9) passes inferior to it. The xiphisternum (or xiphoid process of the sternum) is at the same level in the axial plane. The tenth...

skull known as the os nuchale or occipital style which was called a xiphoid process in early literature. This bony projection provides anchorage for the...

hospitalized twice, had two broken ribs, a broken sternum, and a broken xiphoid process. When she eventually decided to retire from active wrestling competition...

ligament, thoracolumbar fascia, and costal cartilages 7-12 Insertion Xiphoid process, linea alba, pubic crest and pecten pubis via conjoint tendon Artery...

surface of the body of the sternum, from the posterior surface of the xiphoid process, and from the sternal ends of the costal cartilages of the lower three...

around their ear and then down to roughly 3–5 cm (1–2 in) below the xiphoid process. The tube is then marked at this level to ensure that the tube has...

abdominis Torso, Abdomen, right/left pubic symphysis, pubic crest xiphoid process, costal cartilages of ribs 5-7 inferior epigastric artery, superior...

infrasternal angle or subcostal angle, into the apex of which the xiphoid process projects. Pregnancy causes the angle to increase from 68° to 103°....

fibers that is found in felines but not in humans. Its origin is the xiphoid process of the sternum. The insertion is the humerus. In the cat there are...

swish with their index and middle finger across the abdomen from the xiphoid process to the left and the right iliac fossa. Obturator sign: The person being...

cartilage, and sometimes those of the sixth, to the front and back of the xiphoid process the sternum. They vary in length and breadth in different subjects;...

processes of the serratus anterior muscle; the three lower ones diminish in size from above downward and receive between them corresponding processes...