AP LAB STERNUM AND RIBS Flashcards
1
Q
A
Manubrium
2
Q
A
Jugular notch
3
Q
A
Sternal angle
4
Q
Identify BLUE
A
Body of sternum
5
Q
A
Xiphoid process
6
Q
What attaches the ribs to the sternum?
A
Cartilage
7
Q
How many ribs are there?
A
12
8
Q
How many true ribs?
A
1-7
9
Q
How many false ribs?
A
8-10 (3)
10
Q
Which ribs are floating?
A
11 and 12
11
Q
Why are false ribs called that?
A
Because multiple ribs connect to one piece of cartilage
12
Q
Function of ribs
A
Protection
13
Q
The sharper curve of the rub attaches…
A
Posteriorly
14
Q
Articulate means
A
To connect
15
Q
Joint
A
2 or more bones coming together
