function of ribs
aids in respiration
how many ribs are there?
13
what are the 5 portions of the rib?
shaft, neck, head, and tubercle, costal groove
Which ribs connect to the sternum?
1-9
what ribs form the costal arch?
10-12
which is the floating rib
13
true ribs
1-9
false ribs
10-13
how do the ribs articulate?
proximally with 2 joints and distally with 1 joint
berry colored circle/question
costal arch
green circle
costochondral joint
blue highlight
cartilaginous
blue circle
costovertebral
red circle
costotransverse
1
xiphoid cartilage
2
xiphoid process
3 highlighted
body
4
manubrium
What are the main 3 segments of the sternum?
manubrium, xiphoid, body