Term Name: xiphoid process
Synonyms: metasternum, processus xiphoideus, xiphisternum, xiphoid, xiphoid process, xiphoid process of sternum, xiphoideus, xiphosternal junction, xyphoid
Definition: A cartilaginous extension to the distal part of the sternum.
Ontology: Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0002207]

Relationships
is part of: sternum
has parts: xiphoid cartilage xiphoid process bone
is a type of: skeletal element projection