IV. Basic Osteology of the Vertebral Column, Sternum and Ribs: Ribs: B) Rib 1. (Pg. 41)

Question 1

What is present on the head of the first rib?

Answer 1

a single articular surface

Question 2

is there a crest on the neck of the first rib?

Answer 2

the interarticularis crest

Question 3

Which groove on the body (corpus or shaft) of the first rib is close to the vertebral end?

Answer 3

the groove for the subclavian artery and the first thoracic nerve

Question 4

Which groove on the body (corpus or shaft) of the first rib is close to the sternal end?

Answer 4

the groove for the subclavian vein

Question 5

Is either the costal angle or costal groove apparent on the first rib?

Answer 5

Neither the costal angle nor the costal groove are apparent on the first rib