Chapter 14 quiz rib clavicle and scapula

Question 1

head of the rib

Answer 1

• posterior end

- articulates with the vertebral body of one or two thoracic vertebrae

Question 2

tubercle of the ribs

Answer 2

• lateral to head
• not found on the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs
• articulates with the transverse process of a thoracic vertebrae

Question 3

shaft of the ribs

Answer 3

• curved main part

- muscle attachment

Question 4

costal groove of the ribs

Answer 4

long, shallow depression on the medial surface of the rib shaft
-muscle attachment; arteries, veins, and nerves run in the groove

Question 5

sternal end of the clavicle

Answer 5

• medial; when viewed end on it is somewhat circular

- articulates with a clavicular notch of a sternum

Question 6

acromial end of the clavicle

Answer 6

• lateral; when viewed end on it is flattened

- articulates with an acromion

Question 7

scapular spine

Answer 7

• a ridge that projects form the posterior surface

- muscle attachment

Question 8

scapular acromion

Answer 8

• projection from the lateral end of the spine

- articulates with an acromial end of a clavicle; muscle attachment