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xiphisternum
[ zif-uh-stur-nuhm ]
noun
Anatomy.
plural xiphisterna
- the lowermost of the three segments of the sternum. Compare gladiolus ( def 2 ), manubrium ( def 2a ).
xiphisternum
/ ˌɪɪˈɜːə /
noun
- anatomy zoology the cartilaginous process forming the lowermost part of the breastbone (sternum) Also calledxiphoidxiphoid process
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Other 51Թ Forms
- 澱i·ٱn adjective
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of xiphisternum1
1855–60; < New Latin xiphi- (combining form of Greek íDz sword) + sternum sternum
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The calcified xiphisternum is roughly bell-shaped having short lateral processes anteriorly and a deep notch posteriorly.
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Cut away xiphisternum, and then cut through clavicles and coracoids on either side, and remove ventral part of shoulder girdle, to expose the heart.
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Only P. spinipollex has lateral processes anteriorly on the xiphisternum; in the other species the xiphisternum is deeply bell-shaped.
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The xiphisternum will probably be cut in this operation.
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