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The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process form a bone called the __________.

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These components form the bone known as the sternum. This bone is located in the center of your chest and acts as a “breastplate”. The ribs also attach to the sternum to form the ribcage. The order of these components to form the Sternum start of the top with the manubrium and ends with the xiphoid process at the bottom of the sternum.
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The manubrium, body, and xiphoid process form a bone called the sternum.

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