Bones of the Chest or Rib Cage Flashcards
1
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Manubrium
A
broad, upper part of the sternum, looks like the knot of a tie
2
Q
Jugular Notch
A
The jugular notch is found at the superior border of the manubrium of the sternum, between the clavicular notches.
3
Q
Clavicular Notches
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Notch were clavicle meets the sternum. On either side of the Jugular notch.
4
Q
Sternal Angle
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anterior angle formed by the junction of the manubrium and the body of the sternum
5
Q
Body of the sternum
A
long narrow area of the sternum betwteen the Manubrium and the Xiphoid process
6
Q
Xiphoid Process
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a small cartilaginous process (extension) of the lower part of the sternum
7
Q
Costal Cartilidges
A
Cartilage that connects the first seven ribs to the sternum
8
Q
Costal Margin
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rib cartildge
