PARTS OF THE RIB

Question 1

is the slightly expanded posterior end
which articulate with the pits on the adjacent
border of the vertebra.

Answer 1

HEAD

Question 2

– is the slightly constricted part lateral to
the head.

Answer 2

NECK

Question 3

is a small prominence lateral to the
neck. It forms a joint with the anterior surface
of the adjacent transverse process of a
vertebra.

Answer 3

TUBERCLE

Question 4

are two pits on the head of the
rib that articulate with a facet on a single
vertebral body.

Answer 4

Articular Facet

Question 5

is a long flat, curved part that passes
from the neck around the chest wall.

Answer 5

Shaft

Question 6

part that articulate
with the costal cartilage.

Answer 6

Anterior or Sternal End