A cartilaginous extension to the distal part of the sternum. [ https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&aid=3153001&group_id=76834&atid=1205376 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiphoid_process ]
Synonyms: xiphoid process xiphisternum xiphoid process of sternum
Term information
- NCIT:C33895
- MA:0001334
- SCTID:272711000
- Wikipedia:Xiphoid_process
- EMAPA:18725
- FMA:7488
uberon_slim, pheno_slim
xyphoid
xiphoid
metasternum
xiphoid process
xiphoideus
processus xiphoideus
xiphosternal junction