Sternum: morphology Flashcards
1
Q
what separates the manubrium sterni and corpus sterni?
A
manubriosternal symphysis
2
Q
what vertebral levels correspond to the position of the corpus sterni?
A
T5-T9
3
Q
how many sternabrae for the corpus sterni?
A
4 sternabrae
4
Q
what surface feature on the corpus sterni identifies the location of the synchondroses?
A
transverse lines
5
Q
what articular sites for the costal cartilage of ribs will be identified on the corpus sterni?
A
costal notches II-VII
6
Q
what feature of the corpus sterni is present in 4-7% of the population?
A
sternal foramen
7
Q
what causes the appearance of the sternal foramen?
A
failure of the ossification centers of the sternum to fuse together normally
