Definition of Xiphoid. Meaning of Xiphoid. Synonyms of Xiphoid

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Definition of Xiphoid

Xiphoid
Xiphoid Xiph"oid (?; 277), a. [Gr. ? sword-shaped; xi`fos a sword + ? form, shape: cf. F. xiphoide.] (Anat.) (a) Like a sword; ensiform. (b) Of or pertaining to the xiphoid process; xiphoidian.

Meaning of Xiphoid from wikipedia

- The xiphoid process (/ˈzɪfɔɪd/), also referred to as the ensiform process, xiphisternum, or metasternum, constitutes a small cartilaginous process (extension)...
- bones of the body. Its three regions are the manubrium, the body, and the xiphoid process. The word sternum originates from Ancient Gr**** στέρνον (stérnon)...
- nipples and the level of the xiphoid process. T6 – Intersection of the midclavicular line and the horizontal level of the xiphoid process. T7 – Intersection...
- the pubic symphysis, pubic crest and pubic tubercle inferiorly, to the xiphoid process and costal cartilages of the 5th–7th ribs superiorly. The rectus...
- iliac crest and thoracolumbar fascia. Inserts into the conjoint tendon, xiphoid process, linea alba and the pubic crest. The rectus abdominis muscles are...
- xiphisternal joint or the structures attached to the xiphoid process. Digital examination of the xiphoid process reproduces symptoms. Xiphodynia is in fact...
- may alternatively be included as the manubrium, body of sternum, and the xiphoid process). It is composed of 270 bones at the time of birth, but later decreases...
- around the umbilicus and is placed approximately half way between the xiphoid process and the pubic symphysis. This region of the abdomen contains part...
- [citation needed] The upper midline incision usually extends from the xiphoid process to the umbilicus. A typical lower midline incision is limited by...
- diaphragm, the esophagus, the trachea, and a part of the sternum known as the xiphoid process. Arteries and veins are also contained – (aorta, superior vena...