Ribs Flashcards
1
Q
The ribs along with its
costal cartilage constitute the
A
Costa
2
Q
The length of ribs increases from
A
1st to 7th; 7th being the longest rib
3
Q
The transverse diameter of thorax increases progressively from
A
1st to 8th; 8th having the greatest lateral projection
4
Q
Ribs lie Obliquely i.e
A
Anterior ends lie on the lower level compared to the posterior end
5
Q
______ ribs are joined to higher costal cartilage
A
8th 9th and 10th
6
Q
_____ ribs are called floating ribs
A
11th and 12th
7
Q
In Japanese people ___ rib has free anterior end
A
10th
8
Q
Typical ribs are
A
3rd to 9th
9
Q
Atypical Ribs are
A
1st 2nd 10th 11th and 12th
10
Q
True ribs are
A
1st to 7th
11
Q
False ribs are
A
8th to 12th
12
Q
Vertebrosternal, Vertebrochondral and Vertebral ribs respectively are
A
1st to 7th, 8th to 10th, 11th and 12th
