What Causes The Xiphoid Process To Swell? Xiphoid syndrome involves painful swelling and discomfort of the xiphoid process of the sternum [1]. Inflammation of the xiphoid process, causing xiphodynia, arises from mechanical injury to that anatomic region. The prevalence of xiphoid syndrome is not well known as there is limited literature on this rare condition.
What Is In Your Thorax? The contents of the thorax include the heart and lungs (and the thymus gland); the (major and minor pectoral muscles, trapezius muscles, and neck muscle); and internal structures such as the diaphragm, the esophagus, the trachea, and a part of the sternum known as the xiphoid process). What is the
What Is Superior To The Nose? Eyes are superior to the nose. What body part is superior to the head? For example, in the anatomical position, the most superior part of the human body is the head and the most inferior is the feet. As a second example, in humans, the neck is superior to
How Can You Tell Which Side Of The Heart Is Anterior? How can you tell which side of the heart is the anterior surface and which side is the posterior surface? The anterior is the side that the apex is pointing to. The posterior surface lies opposite to the apex. What is the anterior to
Can A Sternum Be Replaced? To date, no “gold standard” technique has been developed for sternum replacement in cases of radioinduced sarcoma, which is a rare and aggressive disease. Current techniques rely on metallic prostheses, meshes, or bone grafts—procedures that that are associated with several complications. Can a person live without a sternum? Removal of
What Organ Is Behind The Chest? Under and around the left breastbone What is behind your chest? The sternum is sometimes known as the breastbone. This flat bone sits at the front of the chest and connects to the ribs with cartilage. The sternum is part of the rib cage, a series of bones that
What Does The Sternoclavicular Joint Do? The sternoclavicular (SC) joint is the linkage between the clavicle (collarbone) and the sternum (breastbone). The SC joint supports the shoulder and is the only joint that connects the arm to the body. Why is the sternoclavicular joint important? The sternoclavicular joint is required to accommodate the movements of
What Is The Name Of The Small Piece Of Cartilage At The Bottom Of Sternum? The xiphoid process What is at the bottom of the sternum? The xiphoid process is a tiny bone structure located at the center of the chest, just below the lower part of the sternum. At birth, the xiphoid process is
What Action Does The Sternocleidomastoid Perform? When acting together it flexes the neck and extends the head. When acting alone it rotates to the opposite side (contralaterally) and slightly (laterally) flexes to the same side. It also acts as an accessory muscle of inspiration. What does Sternocleidomastoid attach to? Origin Insertion Superior border/anterior surface of
What Does It Mean When You Hear Your Rib Pop? A popped rib happens when the cartilage attached to any of your “false ribs” breaks, resulting in abnormal movement. It’s this slipping out of normal position that causes pain that’s felt in your upper abdomen or lower chest. In most cases, a popped rib is