Respiratory Anatomy Flashcards
(8 cards)
1
Q
Which joint is formed by the head of the rib articulating with the vertebral bodies above and below?
A
Costovertebral joint
2
Q
What forms the costotransverse joint?
A
Tubercle of rib articulating with the tip of the transverse process of the same vertebra
3
Q
What are the two grooves on the first rib for?
A
Subclavian artery and subclavian vein
4
Q
What type of joints are the costotransverse and costovertebral joints?
A
Synovial plane joints
5
Q
What ligaments hold the ribs in place?
A
Radiate ligament
Superior costotransverse ligament
6
Q
What form the intercostal nerves?
A
The anterior rami of T1-T11
7
Q
What forms the subcostal nerves?
A
Anterior rami of the T12 nerves
8
Q
Name the two types of joint between the vertebrae and the ribs
A
Costovertebral joint
Costotransverse joint
