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In anatomy, a process (Latin: processus) is a projection or outgrowth of tissue from a larger body.
Examples
Examples of processes include:
- the mastoid process
- the xyphoid process
- the acromion process
- the spinous process extends from rearward from the centre of each vertebra.
- coracoid process
- vertebral transverse processes
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