Bones of the Thorax Flashcards
1
Q
Upper seven pairs of ribs; attached to sternum by costal cartilages
A
True Ribs
2
Q
Three pairs of ribs attached to sternum by costal cartilage to the seventh ribs
A
False Ribs
3
Q
Lowest two pairs of ribs that do not attach to the sternum in the front
A
Floating Ribs
4
Q
Breastbone
A
Sternum