Xiphoid Bone [processus xiphoideus]

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mečovitý výběžek hrudní kosti
mečovitý výběžek kosti hrudní
mečovitý výběžek sterna

 

Xiphoid Process

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Definition

The smallest and most inferior triangular protrusion of the STERNUM or breastbone that extends into the center of the RIBCAGE.

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M0023069
History note
91(75); was see under STERNUM 1975-90
Online note
search STERNUM 1966-74
Public note
91; was see under STERNUM 1975-90