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What is the purpose of the xyphoid process?
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No necessary purpose: The xiphoid process (greek for swordlike) is the lowest tip of the sternum, covering the solar plexus. Besides existing as an excellent scrabble word and an anatomical reference for certain procedures, it is not something anyone would miss. It may be vestigial in the same way as our coccyx (another excellent use of your high value 'x' in scrabble).
Answered 5/6/2015
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