A question about ribs Flashcards
1
Q
How many ribs
A
12 ribs in total which are all attached to the vertebrae
2
Q
true ribs”
A
1-7 are considered “true ribs”
They are all attached to the sternum through cartilage
3
Q
false ribs”
A
8-10 are considered “false ribs”
The cartilage is attached to the rib above it and thus are indirectly attached to the sternum
4
Q
floating ribs
A
11-12 are considered “floating ribs”
They do not attach to the sternum
5
Q
“atypical ribs”
A
Ribs 1 and 2 are considered “atypical ribs”
They are shorter and broader
Contain extreme angle of curvature
