Lung & Lymphatic Flashcards
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1.)
thoracic inlet
2.)
thoracic outlet
3.)
true ribs
4.)
false ribs
5.)
floating ribs
6.)
intercostal spaces
7.)
costal cartilage
8.)
costal arch
what is found in ribs and what is its purpose
hematopoietic tissue that can make red blood cells
which are your true ribs
1-7
which are your false ribs
8-10 (do not attach directly to sternum)
which are your floating ribs
11+12 (no cartilage)
what is the purpose of intercostal spaces and costal cartilage
to allow your ribcage flexibility when your breath
how do you name a rib space
the space is named for the rib it is below
ex. rib space 2 is below rib 2
which are your typical ribs
3-9
what is a demifacet and where are they found
shallow depressions on the vertebrae that articulate with the facets of the ribs
what is the purpose of the tubercle of a rib
has a facet that articulates with the transverse facet of the vertebrae
1.)
neck
2.)
head
3.)
superior articular facet
4.)
inferior articular facet
5.)
tubercle
6.)
articular facet of transverse process
7.)
angle of rib