Xiphoid cartilage
Cartilago xiphoidea
Definition
The xyphoid process is the most caudal sternebra. It is continued caudally by the xyphoid cartilage (well developed in ruminants. Xyphoid process and its cartilage project between the ventral parts of the costal arches and serve for attachement of abdominal wall and linea alba.
References
Text by Antoine Micheau, MD - Copyright IMAIOS
