Talk:Xiphoid process

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I have trouble with the word 'discerned,' too; am looking for something stronger than 'noted.' KJ_Sam

[edit] CPR

It is noted that pressure on the xiphoid process should be avoided while doing chest compressions for the reason that it can break off and puncture the heart muscle. This is incorrect as the heart is not located in that area. The reason the xiphoid process is avoided during compressions is because it can break and puncture the diaphragm. I left it be until someone of more expertise comes along. Master Thief-117 05:50, 19 July 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Picture

Would it be possible to get a picture where a simple arrow or something shows where this is on a human? I'm having trouble picturing it. I came here from Linea nigra, following a link about an old wives' tale which concerned the linea nigra going all the way to the 'xiphoid'. I came here hoping to learn what that meant, and the explanations in the text don't really help me work out where it is. Thanks. Skittle 14:53, 8 January 2007 (UTC)

Incidentally enough I too am here from the same article, and agree that an image pointing out the location of this body part in relevance to the rest of the body would be a good thing. Darkwhistle