Which anatomical structure houses the malleus, incus and stapes?

The xiphoid process is a small, cartilaginous extension located at the inferior end of the sternum (breastbone), which serves as an attachment site for certain abdominal muscles. The hyoid bone is a U- shaped bone located in the neck, not on the sternum. The ossa coxae are also known as the hip bones, which are in the pelvic region, not on the sternum. Sesamoid bones are small, rounded bones that are embedded within tendons and can be found in various locations throughout the body, but not necessarily on the sternum.

Dermal papillae are small, raised structures in the dermis of the skin. They contain nerve endings, capillaries, and other specialized cells. Dermal papillae are responsible for creating fingerprints, as they push up into the epidermis and create ridges on the surface of the skin. These ridges are what give each person their unique patern of fingerprints. Sudoriferous glands are responsible for producing sweat, Merkel cells are involved in touch sensation, and arrector pili are responsible for the contraction of hair follicles

The ABCD rule is a mnemonic used to identify the characteristics of melanoma, which is a type of skin cancer. The leters stand for:

A -Asymmetry: One half of the mole or lesion does not match the other half.

B - Border irregularity: The edges are ragged, notched, or blurred.

C - Color: The color is not uniform and may include different shades of brown or black, or sometimes patches of pink, red, white, or blue.

D - Diameter: The size of the mole or lesion is greater than 6 mm (about the size of a pencil eraser), although melanomas can sometimes be smaller.

This rule is not as useful in detecting other types of skin cancer, such as squamous cell carcinoma, basal cell carcinoma, or sarcoma, as they tend to have different characteristics. However, any new or changing mole or lesion on the skin should be examined by a dermatologist to determine if it is cancerous.

DNA is a double-stranded macromolecule made up of nucleotides that carry genetic information. The sequence of nucleotides in DNA determines the genetic code, which controls the development and function of living organisms. Chromosomes are structures made up of DNA and proteins that carry genes. Nucleotides are the building blocks of DNA and RNA. RNA, on the other hand, is a single-stranded macromolecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis by carrying genetic information from DNA to ribosomes.