Ribs Flashcards
se I wondered if the other deck was too large (With pectoral Girlde, sternum & ribs)
1
Q
What are the types of ribs?
A
- True ribs
- False ribs
- Floating or Vertebral ribs
2
Q
True ribs
A
- Consists of the upper ribs (1-7)
- Direct attachment to the sternum via a cartilaginous (chondral) union
- Allows for expanding rib cage without breaking ribs
3
Q
False ribs
A
- Ribs 8, 9, and 10
- Do not attach directly to the sternum
- Attach to the costal cartilage of the preceding superior rib
4
Q
Floating/Vertebral ribs
A
- Ribs 11 and 12
- Do not attach to the sternum
5
Q
What are the 4 main structures of a rib?
A
Head
Neck
Angle
Shaft
6
Q
A - Name & Description
A
Head - provides the articulating surface with the spinal column
7
Q
B - Name & Description
A
Neck - portion right below the head of the rib (rib narrows here)
8
Q
C - Name & Description
A
Angle - the point at which the rib begins to curve forward
9
Q
D - Name & Description
A
Shaft - the body of the rib
