xiphisternum

Meanings

• noun

  The part of the sternum (breastbone) where it articulates with the costal cartilages of the ribs.

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Variants

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xiphisterna , xiphisternum

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Etymology

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From Greek xiphís, a sword, and sternón, a breast, due to its shape resembling a sword.

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Trivia

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1. The xiphisternum is also known as the 'xiphoid process'.

2. The xiphisternum is the smallest bone in the adult human skeleton.

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1. sternum: The flat bone in the middle of the chest that connects the ribs.

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In ancient Greek mythology, the xiphisternum was believed to be the site of the soul's attachment to the body.

How to Memorize "xiphisternum"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a sword-shaped bone in the middle of your chest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'xiphisternum' with the shape of a sword.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'X is for Xiphisternum, a bone shaped like a sword in your chest.'

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