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xiphoid process

metasternum

A cartilaginous extension to the distal part of the sternum.

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Tipo Bone
Estructura principal skeletal element projection
Nombre latino metasternum
FMA ID 7488

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the xiphoid process?

A cartilaginous extension to the distal part of the sternum.

What is the Latin name for the xiphoid process?

The Latin name for the xiphoid process is metasternum.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7488 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002207 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — xiphoid process Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.