Xiphoid Process Explained: Lump, Pain & CPR Safety 🫀

Xiphoid Process Explained: Lump, Pain & CPR Safety 🫀 What the xiphoid process is Where it is located on the sternum Why it may feel like a hard bump How it changes from cartilage to bone Normal xiphoid process shapes and variations The muscles and tissues attached around it Possible causes of xiphoid process pain Xiphodynia and xiphoidalgia Why reflux and other conditions may feel similar When pain may need medical evaluation Warning signs that require emergency help Correct chest-compression placement during CPR Why normal anatomy should not be confused with a diagnosis ⚠️ Important: This video is for general education and does not replace professional medical advice. Seek medical attention for new, persistent, worsening, unexplained, or post-injury chest pain. Contact emergency services for chest pressure accompanied by breathlessness, sweating, nausea, faintness, or pain spreading to the arm, back, neck, or jaw. xiphoid process xiphoid process pain xiphoid process lump xiphoid process sticking out hard lump below sternum lump at bottom of sternum lump below breastbone why does my xiphoid process hurt is a xiphoid process lump normal xiphoid process anatomy