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  2. Xiphoid process - Wikipedia

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    In neonates and young infants, particularly smaller infants, the tip of the xiphoid process may be seen as a palpable lump situated just below the sternal notch. Between the ages of 15 and 29, the xiphoid process typically undergoes fusion with the body of the sternum through a fibrous joint .

  3. Sternum - Wikipedia

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    The sternum (pl.: sternums or sterna) or breastbone is a long flat bone located in the central part of the chest. It connects to the ribs via cartilage and forms the front of the rib cage , thus helping to protect the heart , lungs , and major blood vessels from injury.

  4. Costochondritis - Wikipedia

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    Costochondritis, also known as chest wall pain syndrome or costosternal syndrome, is a benign inflammation of the upper costochondral (rib to cartilage) and sternocostal (cartilage to sternum) joints. 90% of patients are affected in multiple ribs on a single side, typically at the 2nd to 5th ribs. [1]

  5. This Serious Condition Could Cause Pain Under Your Breast - AOL

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    The right treatment for pain under your left breast ultimately depends on the cause. ... you don’t need to panic every time you have pain under your left breast. “Most chest pain is not from ...

  6. What It Could Mean If You Have Right-Side Chest Pain - AOL

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    Right-side chest pain may be a sign of something less worrisome, like muscle pain. Or it may indicate a more serious health problem related to the heart or lungs.

  7. Pericarditis - Wikipedia

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    Sharp, pleuritic, retro-sternal (under the sternum) or left precordial (left chest) pain Crushing, pressure-like, heavy pain. Described as "elephant on the chest." Radiation Pain radiates to the trapezius ridge (to the lowest portion of the scapula on the back) or no radiation. Pain radiates to the jaw or left arm, or does not radiate. Exertion

  8. Twelfth rib syndrome - Wikipedia

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    The true ribs are directly connected to the sternum by the costal cartilage. Similarly, the false ribs also connect to the sternum through costal cartilages, however indirectly through a connection to the costal cartilage of the rib above it. Unlike the true and false ribs, the floating 11th and 12th ribs do not connect to the sternum. [3]

  9. Costal cartilage - Wikipedia

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    This is a common cause of chest pain. [5] Severe trauma may lead to fracture of the costal cartilage. [6] Such injuries often go unnoticed during x-ray scans, but can be diagnosed with CT scans. [6] Surgery is typically used to fix the costal cartilage back onto either the rib or sternum. [6]