The ribs Flashcards
Typical ribs
3-9
What vertebra does the head of a rib articulate with
same number and above
Where does the head of a rib attach to on the vertebra?
The Demi-facets of the vertebra
Where does the tubercle of a rib attach to on a vertebra?
the transverse costal facets
What number vertebra does the tubercular articulate with
same number vertebra
True ribs :
-number and meaning
- 1-7
- directly attached to the sternum
False ribs:
-number and meaning
8-10
connect via coastal cartilages
Floating ribs:
-numbers and meaning
11-12
no ventral attachment to the sternum
1st rib
- atypical
- short
- flat
- only articulates with one vertebra
What does the scalene tubercle do?
It is a point of attachment of the scalene muscle to the rib
Accessory muscle for inspiration
Which is more anterior subclavian vein/artery groove?
vein
Name of join between rib heads and vertebra and type
Costovertebral
Synovial plane
Name of joint between rib necks and tubercle on vertebra and type
costotransverse
Synovial plane
