Also known as xiphisternum, metasternum
small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower part of the sternum which is usually ossified in the adult human
In the Vinony graph
Within Vinony's link graph, 劍突 is referenced by 103 other articles, and connects out to sacrum, vertebra and rib cage.
It is catalogued under the topic Bones of the thorax.
Its subject is documented across 21 Wikipedia language editions.
Research
874 papers- Xiphoid process syndrome.The American journal of the medical sciences · 2024
- Xiphoid Process Syndrome.Mayo Clinic proceedings · 2021
- Anatomy, Thorax, Xiphoid Process.2026
- Trifid and ventrally curved xiphoid process with two sternal foramina.Surgical and radiologic anatomy : SRA · 2022
- Xiphodynia Caused by a Large Xiphoid Process.Cureus · 2023
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Wikidata facts
- Part of
- sternum
- Image
- Xiphoid process - close-up - animation.gif
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- Commons category
- Xiphoid processes
- NCI Thesaurus ID
- C33895
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sacrum
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vertebra
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rib cage
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sternum
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atlas
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cervical vertebra
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thoracic diaphragm
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axis
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thoracic vertebra
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anatomical terminology
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Latin
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bone
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Ancient Greek
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Galen
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thorax
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rib
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digital object identifier
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International Standard Serial Number
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cartilage
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