Xiphisternal joint is present between?
Correct answer: C. Xiphoid process and sternum
- A. Styloid process and vertebra
- B. Xiphoid process and vertebra
- C. Xiphoid process and sternum
- D. Styloid process and sternum
Explanation
The xiphisternal joint (or more rarely, the sternoxiphoid joint) is a joint between the inferior margin of the body of the sternum and the superior margin of the xiphoid process. Xiphoid process is the lower end of the sternum and is not connected to any ribs.
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