<prompt> Xiphoid process fuses to the body of sternum by?20 years30 years40 years50 years  <response>: ANSWER: C 40 yearsREF: Parikh 6th edition page 2.10Xiphoid process fuses to the body of sternum by 40 yearsManubrium fuses to the body of sternum by 60 yearsFUSION OF EPIPHYSIS:RegionGirls yearsRoys yearsElbow13-1415-17Wrist16-1718-19Shoulder17-1819-20Crest of ilium18-1920-21Ischial tuberosity21-2223-24Inner end of clavicle21-2223-24 