词汇 | xiphisternum |
释义 | xiphisternum noun[ Cusually singular ] anatomy specializeduk /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɜː.nəm/ us /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɝː.nəm/pluralxiphisternauk /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɜː.nə/ us /ˌzɪf.ɪˈstɝː.nə/ the smallest and lowest part of the sternum(= the long, flat, vertical bone in the centre of the chest), formed of cartilage(= strong tissue): The chest circumference was obtained at the level of the xiphisternum. It is often midway between xiphisternum and umbilicus. The liver was palpated 2 centimetres below the xiphisternum. The stethoscope is placed over the xiphisternum. Feel along the rib margin until you come to the xiphisternum. Bone structures acetabular acetabulum acromial acromioclavicular acromion foramen magnum frontal bone glenoid gnathic gynecoid osteology osteophyte osteotomy parietal parietal bone tibiotalar TMJ trapezoidal triquetrum true rib Synonymxiphoid process |
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