Ribs and Sternum

Question 1

Sternum

Answer 1

the breastbone

Question 2

Manubrium

Answer 2

the broad upper part of the sternum

Question 3

What articulates with the manubrium?

Answer 3

the clavicles and first ribs

Question 4

Xiphoid

Answer 4

the cartilaginous section at the lower end of the sternum, which is not attached to any ribs and gradually ossifies during adult life

Question 5

Cartilage

Answer 5

a tough, elastic, fibrous connective tissue that is a major constituent of vertebrate skeletons, is converted largely to bone, and is found in various parts of the body , such as the joints, outer ear and larynx

Question 6

costochondral junction

Answer 6

the joints between the ribs and costal cartilage in the front of the rib cage

Question 7

Synsacrum

Answer 7

a skeletal structure of birds and dinosaurs , in which the sacrum is extended by incorporation of additional fused or partially fused caudal or lumbar vertebra. The innominate bones are fused with the synsacrum to a greater or lesser extent, according to species, forming an avian pelvis

Question 8

Ribs

Answer 8

Ribs are bones hat articulates with the thoracic vertebrae dorsally

Question 9

What does the ventral part of the ribs form?

Answer 9

costal cartilage

Question 10

What is the name of the part of the ribs that joins with cartilage?

Answer 10

costochondral cartilage

Question 11

What is the cranial part of the sternebrae called?

Answer 11

Manubrium

Question 12

what is the caudal part of the sternebrae called?

Answer 12

xiphoid

Question 13

What ribs articulate with the sternebrae?

Answer 13

1-8

Question 14

What do ribs 9-12 form?

Answer 14

the costal arch

Question 15

What is the floating rib?

Answer 15

the 13th rib in cats and dogs that does not curve cranially