Bones and Joints of the Thoracic Wall

Question 1

what is the anterior thoracic wall comprised of?

Answer 1

sternum

Question 2

what is the posterior thoracic wall comprised of?

Answer 2

vertebrae T1-12.

Question 3

what is the lateral thoracic wall comprised of?

Answer 3

ribs 1-12

Question 4

which bones articulate with the manubrium at its superolateral angles? and what is the joint called?

Answer 4

clavicles and sternoclavicular joint

Question 5

what type of joint is the sternoclavicular joint?

Answer 5

synovial saddle joint

Question 6

what is the name given to the median notch formed by the superior border of the manubrium?

Answer 6

jugular (suprasternal) notch

Question 7

at which vertebral level is the xiphoid process usually located/

Answer 7

T10 vertebral level

Question 8

at which vertebral level is the sternomanubrial joint located?

Answer 8

T5 vertebral level

Question 9

with which part of the sternum do the facets for 2nd costal cartilage articulate with?

Answer 9

manubrium and body

Question 10

label the sternum

Answer 10

Question 11

the head of rib 5 articulates with the bodies of which vertebrae?

Answer 11

T4 and T5

Question 12

what part of the vertebra articulates with the rib tubercle?

Answer 12

transverse process

Question 13

which neurovascular structures lies within the costal groove?

Answer 13

intercostal nerve, artery and vein

Question 14

which ribs are true ribs (vertebrosternal)?

Answer 14

1-7

Question 15

which ribs are false ribs (vertebrochondral)?

Answer 15

8-10

Question 16

which ribs are floating ribs (vertebral)?

Answer 16

11-12

Question 17

which rib articulates with only one vertebra?

Answer 17

the 1st rib to T1.

Question 18

which part of a rib articulates with the demi-facets on the vertebral body?

Answer 18

head

Question 19

which part of a rib articulates with the costal/articular facet on the tip of the vertebral transverse process?

Answer 19

tubercles