IV. Basic Osteology of the Vertebral Column, Sternum and Ribs: Ribs: C) Rib 2. (Pg. 42) Flashcards
1
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What are the primary parts of the vertebral end of rib 2?
A
the head, neck and tubercle
2
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What features may be identified on the head of rib 2?
A
two articular surfaces and the interarticular crest
3
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What feature may be identified on the neck of rib 2?
A
the crest of the rib
4
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What features may be identified on the tubercle of rib 2?
A
the articular surface of the tubercle and the non-articular surface of the tubercle
5
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What features ay be identified on the body (corpus or shaft) of rib 2?
A
the tuberosity for the serratus anterior, the costal angle and the costal groove
6
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What unique feature is present on the body (corpus or shaft) of the second rib?
A
the tuberosity for the serratus anterior
