#Xiphoid December 17
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For December 2023, several of us are participating in the “30-Day ANATOMY Coach4aday Challenge.” My choice today is the XIPHOID
During this challenge, the participants select a bone or muscle in the human body, providing details about its location and physiological significance.
How the Challenge Works
- Identify one anatomical part of the body.
- Describe what its purpose is.
- Describe where it is located.
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Identify Your Choice
Throughout my college years, as I pursued a degree in Health and Physical Education, I engaged in rigorous academic studies focused on anatomy and physiology. Every major was required to finish three Anatomy courses, and two of these classes were complemented by labs where we conducted examinations on cadavers.
Those classes introduced me to Xiphoid Process. Later classes in CPR it came up again.
Purpose
The xiphoid process is a small, cartilaginous extension at the inferior end of the sternum (breastbone). While it doesn’t serve a significant function in adults, during childhood, the xiphoid process is flexible and provides some elasticity to the anterior part of the chest.
Over time, it tends to ossify and becomes a rigid structure. Though it has limited functional importance in adults, the xiphoid process can be used as a reference point in medical examinations, such as CPR training, where chest compressions are recommended to be performed on the lower half of the sternum.
Location
The xiphoid process is located at the inferior end of the sternum, serving as its smallest and most inferior part. You can see it below in purple.
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