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    The document describes the xiphoid bone, including its scientific and common names, location in the body, and the origin of its name. The xiphoid bone, also called the xiphoid process or xiphoid cartilage, is located at the bottom of the sternum. Its name is derived from the Greek words "xiphos," meaning sword, and "eidos," meaning like, referring to its sword-like shape.

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    The document describes the xiphoid bone, including its scientific and common names, location in the body, and the origin of its name. The xiphoid bone, also called the xiphoid process or xiphoid cartilage, is located at the bottom of the sternum. Its name is derived from the Greek words "xiphos," meaning sword, and "eidos," meaning like, referring to its sword-like shape.

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    NAME OF BONE LOCATION OF BONE DERIVATION

    BONES SCIENTIFIC COMMON 1. Xiphoid – The word xiphoid is derived from the Greek word
    NAME NAME xiphos and eidos
    1. Xiphoid Xiphisternum Xiphoid
    or Process or
    Metasternum Xiphoid
    Cartilage

    Xiphoid

    SKETCH OF BONE ORIGINAL MEANING


    1. Xiphoid 1. Xiphoid - This name is given to the cartilage of the sternum
    because of its swordlike shape. It is derived from the
    Greek words xiphos, a sword, and eidos, or like. The term
    was used by the early Greek anatomists.

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