Embryo: ribs Flashcards
1
Q
In what parts of the rib will secondary centers on ossification appear?
A
the head, articular surface of the tubercle and the non-articular surface of the tubercle
2
Q
Which ribs will demonstrate primary centers of ossification for the body (corpus or shaft)?
A
all ribs; ribs 1-12
3
Q
Which ribs will demonstrate secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 1-10
4
Q
Which ribs lack secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 11 and 12
5
Q
Which ribs demonstrate three secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 2-9
6
Q
Which ribs have only two secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 1 and 10
