Quiz #6 Flashcards
1
Q
The vertebral column is comprised of how many cervical, thoracic, and lumbar vertebrae, respectively
A
7 cervical, 12 thoracic, and 5 lumbar
2
Q
How many pairs of ribs are there in the human body
A
12
3
Q
How many pairs of floating ribs are there in the human body
A
2
4
Q
True ribs
A
R1-R7
5
Q
False or vertebrochondral ribs
A
R8-R10
6
Q
Floating or vertebral ribs
A
R11-R12
7
Q
Chondro-
A
pertaining to cartilage
8
Q
Costal
A
pertaining to the ribs
9
Q
Vertebro-
A
pertaining to the spinal column
