The blunt cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum is called the:
A) body.
B) xiphoid process.
C) manubrium.
D) costal cartilage.

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The blunt cartilaginous lower tip of the sternum is called the xiphoid process. The body refers to the main part of the sternum, while the manubrium is the uppermost part of the sternum. Costal cartilage is the cartilage that attaches the ribs to the sternum.

The Blunt Cartilaginous Lower Tip of the Sternum Is Called