Thoracic Cage

Question 1

What does the thorax surround and protect?

Answer 1

HEART
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LUNGS
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SOME ABDOMINAL ORGANS

Question 2

Which three bony section does the bony thorax consist of?

Answer 2

12 THORACIC VERTEBRAE (+IVDs)
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12 PAIRS OF RIBS
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THE STERNUM

Question 3

Name the 3 sections of the sternum?

Answer 3

MANUBRIUM
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BODY - GLADIOLUS
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XIPHOID PROCESS

Question 4

Ribs articulate ____________ with the vertebral column and most articulate ____________ with the sternum (directly or indirectly).

Answer 4

POSTERIORLY
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ANTERIORLY

Question 5

Costal demi-facets of the thoracic spine are located on the __________ _______, while costal facets are on the _______.

Answer 5

VERTEBRAL BODY
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TVPs

Question 6

Which vertebrae SPs points down and back?

Answer 6

THORACIC SPINE