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Which structure is located on the sternum?

  • A. Xiphoid process
  • B. Sesamoid bone
  • C. Hyoid bone
  • D. Ossified process
Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The xiphoid process is the structure located at the bottom of the sternum. It is a small cartilaginous process that ossifies with age. The sesamoid bone is a small bone embedded within a tendon, not typically found on the sternum. The hyoid bone is a U-shaped bone located in the neck, not on the sternum. 'Ossified' refers to a structure that has become hardened like bone, but it is not a specific structure located on the sternum.