Ribs Flashcards
1
Q
function of ribs
A
aids in respiration
2
Q
how many ribs are there?
A
13
3
Q
what are the 5 portions of the rib?
A
shaft, neck, head, and tubercle, costal groove
4
Q
Which ribs connect to the sternum?
A
1-9
5
Q
what ribs form the costal arch?
A
10-12
6
Q
which is the floating rib
A
13
7
Q
true ribs
A
1-9
8
Q
false ribs
A
10-13
9
Q
how do the ribs articulate?
A
proximally with 2 joints and distally with 1 joint
10
Q
berry colored circle/question
A
costal arch
11
Q
green circle
A
costochondral joint
12
Q
blue highlight
A
cartilaginous
13
Q
blue circle
A
costovertebral
14
Q
red circle
A
costotransverse
15
Q
1
A
xiphoid cartilage
16
Q
2
A
xiphoid process
17
Q
3 highlighted
A
body
18
Q
4
A
manubrium
