Anatomy - Part 2 Flashcards
which bones articulate with the manubrium at its superolateral angles?
clavicles
what is the name given to the joints where the clavicles and manubrium articulate?
sternoclavicular joint
what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?
synovial saddle
what is the name given to the notch formed by the superior border of the manubrium?
suprasternal notch
at what vertebral level is the xiphoid process located?
T9
at what vertebral level is the sternomanubrial joint found?
T4
which ribs are the ‘typical ribs’?
3-9
with the bodies of which thoracic vertebrae will the head of rib 7 articulate?
6 and 7
with which thoracic vertebral structure does the tubercle articulate?
transverse process
which structures lie in the costal groove?
intercostal vein, artery and nerve
which ribs are true ribs (vertebrosternal)?
1-7
which ribs are false ribs (vertebrochondral)?
8-12
which ribs are floating ribs?
11 and 12
which ribs only articulate with one vertebra?
1st
which vessel lies in the groove anterior to the scalene tubercle?
subclavian vein
which vessel lies in the groove posterior to the scalene tubercle?
subclavian artery
which muscle is primarily used for breathing in the newborn?
diaphragm