ribs Flashcards
1
Q
in what part of the rib will primary centers of ossification appear?
A
the body (corpus, shaft)
2
Q
in what parts of the rib will secondary centers of ossification appear?
A
the head, articular surface of the tubercle and the non-articular surface of the tubercle
3
Q
which ribs will demonstrate secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 1-10
4
Q
which ribs lack secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 11 and 12
5
Q
which ribs demonstrate three secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 2-9
6
Q
which ribs have only two secondary centers of ossification?
A
ribs 1 and 10
