Ribs Flashcards
1
Q
Has 12 pairs, attached posteriorly to thoracic vertebrae
A
Ribs
2
Q
The first 7 pairs, attached anteriorly to the sternum
A
True ribs
3
Q
The next 3 pairs, attached anteriorly to cartilage that connects them to the sternum
A
False ribs
4
Q
The last two pairs, are not attached anteriorly. But are attached ONLY “posteriorly” to vertebrae.
A
Floating ribs
