At Approximately What Age Does the Xiphoid Process Become Totally

question 18

Multiple Choice

At approximately what age does the xiphoid process become totally ossified?

• A)12 years old
• B)21 years old
• C)40 years old
• D)The xiphoid process never becomes ossified.

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