The xiphoid process , or xiphisternum or metasternum, is a small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower part of the sternum which is usually ossified in the adult human. By age 15 to 29, the xiphoid usually fuses to the body of the sternum with a fibrous joint.
xiphoid processとは意味:剣狀突起{けんじょう とっき}◆胸骨の下端についている骨の構(gòu)造 xiphoid process meaning: Noun: xiphoid process Smallest of the three parts of the breastbone; articulates with the corpus sternum and the seventh rib - xiphisternum Derived forms: xiphoid processes Type of: b...xiphoid process перевод:биол. отросток мечевидный