ANATOMY
THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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coracoid process
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acromion process
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xiphoid process
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scapula
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Detailed explanation-1: -The xiphoid process (/ˈzɪfɔɪd/), ensiform process, xiphisternum or metasternum, is a small cartilaginous process (extension) of the inferior (lower) part of the sternum, which is usually ossified in the adult human. Both the Greek-derived xiphoid and its Latin equivalent ensiform mean “swordlike” or “sword-shaped".
Detailed explanation-2: -The xiphoid process (xiphisternum/xiphoid) is triangular shaped and forms the distal-most part of the sternum.
Detailed explanation-3: -The xiphoid process is made up of 2 types of cartilage. It contains hyaline cartilage in the proximal portion and contains elastic cartilage in the distal portion.
Detailed explanation-4: -The body or middle portion of the sternum serves as the anterior attachment for ribs 2 through 7. The inferior tip of the sternum is called the xiphoid process, meaning “sword shaped.”
Detailed explanation-5: -Located at the inferior end of the sternum is the pointed xiphoid process.