Thoracic Cage notes about Structure

Question 1

The sternal articulation for the 1st rib is on the _______ of the ______, not the body

Answer 1

manubrium, sternum

Question 2

There are no costal facets on the body for ribs _____ to___ as these are false ribs

Answer 2

8-12

Question 2

There are no costal facets on the body for ribs _____ to___ as these are false ribs

Answer 2

8-12

Question 3

Ribs 8-10 attach to the cartilage of the rib ____,

and ribs 11-12 do ____ ______ to anything anteriorly and are known as ______ ribs

Answer 3

above
not attach
floating

Question 4

Xiphoid process: You can palpate this as a bony projection at the….

Answer 4

inferior end of the sternum.

Question 5

The heads of ribs2-9 have ___ articular facet. A superior and inferior.

Answer 5

2

Question 6

The tubercles of the ribs also have an _____ _____

Answer 6

articular facet