Rib: Morphology

Question 1

What attaches to the scalene tubercle of the first rib?

Answer 1

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

Groove for subclavian A

First thoracic N

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Groove for subclavian V

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

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

Tuberosity for the serratus anterior