Its the area between the ribs, just below the sternum (chest bone) that is used as a reference point for the best location for CPR (cardio pulminary resusicitation) compressions.
controls and helps to regulate breathing incorporated with the heart and surrounding arteries.
The xiphoid process serves as an attachment point for the diaphragm and abdominal muscles. INCORRECT. The xiphoid process serves no known purpose.
In anatomical position, the hands are indeed inferior to the xiphoid process of the sternum.
yes they do! its at the very bottom of the sternum/rib cage. Although I believe its just cartilage.