Anatomy

Xiphoid Bone

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Xiphoid Process
  • Xiphoid Bones
  • Xiphoid Processes

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Aspects Covered

24 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

91(75); was see under STERNUM 1975-90

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.570w.750w.825w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Xiphoid Bone. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D014989. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D014989
  2. Xiphoid Bone. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiphoid_process
  3. Xiphoid Bone. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16359