Rib Morphology

Question 1

What attaches to the scalene tubercle of the first rib

Answer 1

The anterior scalene muscle

Question 2

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

Answer 2

The groove for the subclavian artery and the first thoracic nerve

Question 3

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

Answer 3

The groove for the subclavian vein

Question 4

What specifically will attach to the crest of the neck of the second rib

Answer 4

The superior costotransverse ligament from the transverse process of T1

Question 5

What specifically attaches to the back of the neck of the second rib

Answer 5

The inferior costotransverse ligament from the transverse process of T2

Question 6

What unique feature is present on the body (corpus or shaft) of the second rib

Answer 6

The tuberosity for the serratus anterior