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2006-12-31 00:39:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Biology
The lower end of the breast bone
2006-12-31 00:42:10 · answer #1 · answered by Obsean 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The xiphoid process is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum which is usually ossified in the adult human. By age 25 to 29, the xiphoid usually fuses to the body of the sternum with a fibrous joint. Unlike the synovial articulation of major joints, this is non movable. Much the way the first seven ribs articulate with the sternum, the cartilage in the solar plexus joins on the xiphoid process, reinforcing it, and indirectly attaches the costal cartilage to the sternum.
The xiphoid process can be bifurcated, and sometimes perforated, naturally. These variances in morphology are inheritable, which can help group family members together when dealing with burial remains. These morphological differences pose no health risk, and are simply a difference in form.
Pressure on the xiphoid process should be avoided when administering chest compressions in CPR, as this can cause the xiphoid process to break off and be driven into the heart lining and muscle, resulting in punctures or lacerations of the heart muscle.
In the birds, the xiphoid process is a long structure, often following the direction of the carina.
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2006-12-31 09:08:44 · answer #2 · answered by mido 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The xiphoid process is a small cartilaginous extension to the lower part of the sternum which is usually ossified in the adult human. By age 25 to 29, the xiphoid usually fuses to the body of the sternum with a fibrous joint. Unlike the synovial articulation of major joints, this is non movable. Much the way the first seven ribs articulate with the sternum, the cartilage in the solar plexus joins on the xiphoid process, reinforcing it, and indirectly attaches the costal cartilage to the sternum.
The xiphoid process can be bifurcated, and sometimes perforated, naturally. These variances in morphology are inheritable, which can help group family members together when dealing with burial remains. These morphological differences pose no health risk, and are simply a difference in form.
Pressure on the xiphoid process should be avoided when administering chest compressions in CPR, as this can cause the xiphoid process to break off and be driven into the heart lining and muscle, resulting in punctures or lacerations of the heart muscle.
In the birds, the xiphoid process is a long structure, often following the direction of the carina.
The word derives from the Greek word xiphos for straight sword, the tip of which the process somewhat resembles.
2006-12-31 08:43:43 · answer #3 · answered by tazdevil007au 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The xiphoid process is at the lower end of the sternum. In CPR care is taken not to break it off.
2006-12-31 08:58:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The xiphoid is at your lower chest I think, below your sternum, which is the bony plate over your heart and lungs, the xiphoid is the lower extension to the sternum.
2006-12-31 08:45:40 · answer #5 · answered by josiahitsgoodtohavesomeself-ctrl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the center of your chest the Xiphoid process
2006-12-31 08:42:29 · answer #6 · answered by USAF, Retired 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
hello muffin thanks for answering my question the other day? the xiphoid is a cartlige attatched to the lower breastbone or sternum?bye.....
2006-12-31 08:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Right under the sternum.
I think it's called xyphoid process.
2006-12-31 08:43:24 · answer #8 · answered by Mom of Three 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The lowest part of your sternum.
2006-12-31 08:43:57 · answer #9 · answered by Sibbs . 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋