Anatomy review Flashcards
What rib contacts the xiphisternal joint?
Rib 7
What rib contacts the sternal angle
Rib 2
What rib has a fibrous joint where it joins the common cartilage of the rib cage going to the 7th ribs insertion on the sternum?
Rib 10
What are the 2 permenant synchondrosis joints?
- Xiphisternal
2. 1st sternocostal joint
Where is the 1st costal notch located?
Manubrium
Where is the 2nd costal notch located?
Sternal angle
Which ribs are our false ribs?
Vertebrochondral ribs
Ribs 8-10
Bc blend in with costal cartilage of rib 7
Which ribs are our true ribs?
Vertebrocostal ribs
1-7
Atypical ribs?
1-2
10, 11, 12
Typical ribs
3-9
Why is 1st rib atypical
- Has a groove for the subclavian artery and groove for the subclavian vein
- Scalene tubercle
- Only has 1 facet on the head
Why is the 2nd rib atypical
Tuberosity for the serratus anterior m.
Why are ribs 10-12 atypical?
- Only has 1 articulating facet
- No tubercle
- No neck
Interchondral joints
Ribs 8-9- Planar synovial
Rib 10- fibrous
Intervebral joint
Symphysis