We all know the body parts that start with common letters like A or B, but have you ever thought about the body parts that start with X? Believe it or not, there are 20 body parts that start with X.
From xiphoid process to xerostomia, this article will explore what each of these body parts is and how they play a role in our anatomy. You may be surprised by some of the lesser known body parts that begin with this letter.
Table of Contents
Body Parts That Start With X
- Xray
- Xyphoid
- X Bone
- Xaya
- Xaxa
- Xeyes
- Xace
- Xleg
- Xulo
- Xdick
- Xose
- Xtra
- X Leg
- X Arm
- Xixi
- Xifoide
- Xyphoid Process
- Xiphoid
- Xeno
- Xander
Body Parts Starting With X and Definitions
- Xiphoid Process: a small, triangular bone located at the base of the sternum which connects to the ribs.
- Xeroderma Pigmentosum: an inherited disorder that affects DNA repair and can lead to sensitivity to sunlight.
- Xenografts: transplanted tissue from a species other than the recipient’s.
- Xiphisternum: the lower tip of the sternum at the bottom of the ribcage.
- Xenophobia: an irrational fear of things or people from outside one’s own culture.
- Xylem Vessels: tubes that transport water and nutrients through plants, from roots to leaves.
- Xiphoid Apparatus: the area between the xiphoid process and the sternum, composed of several muscles and ligaments.
Infographics
List of other body parts starting with:
| A | B | C | D |
| E | F | G | H |
| I | J | K | L |
| M | N | O | P |
| Q | R | S | T |
| U | V | W | X |
| Y | Z |
