1. Bones and joints of the thoracic wall Flashcards
1
Q
Draw the Sternum and its attachments
A
2
Q
At what vertebrae level is the sternomanubrial joint?
A
T4 rib number 2, bifurcation of bronchi
3
Q
At what vertebrae level is the xiphoid process found?
A
T9
4
Q
A
5
Q
Which rib has no VAN?
A
12th rib
6
Q
A
7
Q
What does the tubercle of the rib attach to?
A
Transverse process of the vertebral body (costotransverse joint)
8
Q
What does the head of the rib attach to?
A
vertebral body of the same numbered rib and above
9
Q
A
10
Q
What are the true ribs?
A
1-7 connected to sternum
11
Q
What are the false ribs?
A
8-10 connected to cartilage of the ribs above
12
Q
What are the floating ribs?
A
11-12 don’t have costal cartilage, necks or tubercles
13
Q
Which of the ribs only have 1 articular facet?
A
10,11,12
14
Q
A
15
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A
