Chapter 8 on Phone Flashcards
1
Q
How many pairs of ribs do we have? And categorize them.
A
12 pairs of ribs
1 to 7 pair of true ribs
8 to 12 are false ribs
11 to 12 are floating ribs
2
Q
What is located inside a thoracic cage?
A
Thoracic cage consists of thoracic vertebrae, sternum, and ribs
Encloses lungs and heart