DSA 2: Ribs Flashcards
What does the head of the rib articulate with?
The inferior costal facet of the vertebra above and the superior costal facet of its own vertebra
(Only ribs 2-9)
What does the tubercle of the rib articulate with?
The transverse process of the corresponding vertebra
(Only ribs 1-10)
Which ribs only articulate with their own vertebra and not the one above?
Ribs 1, 10, 11, 12
Which ribs do not have tubercles and cannot articulate with transverse processes of the corresponding vertebrae?
Ribs 11, 12
Which ribs are atypical?
Ribs 1, 2, (maybe 10), 11, and 12
Which ribs are typical?
Ribs 3-9
Which ribs are true ribs?
Ribs 1-7
Which ribs are false ribs?
Ribs 8-12
What are the floating ribs?
Ribs 11-12
What muscles insert onto the first rib and are responsible for elevating it?
Anterior Scalene
Middle Scalene
What muscle inserts onto the second rib and elevates it?
Posterior scalene
What is the origin and insertion of the Pectoralis Minor M.?
Anterior/superior surface of ribs 3-5 to the coracoid process of the scapula
What is the action of the pectoralis minor m.?
Stabilizes the scapula, drawing it inferiorly and anteriorly
What is the origin and insertion of the serratus anterior M.?
Anterior surface of the medial border of scapula to the superior lateral surface of ribs 2-8
What is the action of the serratus anterior m.?
Protracts the scapula