Bones of The Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
Xiphoid Process
A
Bottom of the sternum
2
Q
Costal Cartilages
A
Connection of the true ribs to the sternum
3
Q
How Many Pairs of Ribs does the Average Person Have?
A
12
5 False / 7 True
4
Q
True Ribs
A
Ribs that attach directly to the sternum by the costal cartilages
5
Q
False Ribs
A
Attach to the cartilage down below the sternum or not at all
6
Q
Angle of Lewis
A
Where the top of the sternum angles slightly forward and connects to the second pair of ribs
7
Q
Acrimonion Process
A
End piece of the clavicle
