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词汇 xiphisternum
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释义 xiphisternum
noun[ Cusually singular ]
 anatomy specializeduk /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɜː.nəm/ us /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɝː.nəm/pluralxiphisternauk /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɜː.nə/ us /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɝː.nə/
the smallest and lowest part of the sternum(= the long, flat, vertical bone in the centre of the chest), formed of cartilage(= strong tissue):
The chest circumference was obtained at the level of the xiphisternum.
It is often midway between xiphisternum and umbilicus.
The liver was palpated 2 centimetres below the xiphisternum.
The stethoscope is placed over the xiphisternum.
Feel along the rib margin until you come to the xiphisternum.
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acetabulum
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acromion
foramen magnum
frontal bone
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gnathic
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osteophyte
osteotomy
parietal
parietal bone
tibiotalar
TMJ
trapezoidal
triquetrum
true rib

Synonym


xiphoid process
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