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Joint Xiphoid Process Xiphisternum Structure Small Lower Part

Front Xiphoid process
Back (Xiphisternum)

Structure: small, lower part of sternum, varies in location/morphology

Function: articulates with body of sternum at fibrous joint (xiphisternal joint) - shallow depression

Tags: osteology

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