The thorax: sternum and ribs Flashcards
Composed of the manubrium, corpus sterni, and xiphoid process
The sternum
On manubrium, points of articulation with left and right clavicles. Collarbones articulate medially
Clavicular notches
On manubrium, central notch on superior edge of manubrium. Where the jugular artery passes through
Jugular notch
On manubrium, points of articulation for costal cartilage
Costal notches
Where the manubrium and sternum meet. Angle formed between fused manubrium and corpus sterni
Sternal angle
Manubrium superior and xiphoid process inferior, anterior surface rough and convex, posterior surface smooth and concave
Orienting sternum
Sternum, 12 ribs per side, 24 total
The thorax
Ribs 1-7, connect via their own costal cartilage to the sternum, don’t share with other ribs
True ribs
Ribs 8-10, share a common cartilage attachment
False ribs
Ribs 11-12, do not articulate with the sternum, articulate posteriorly with T1-T12
Floating ribs
Houses essential organs, useful for determining cause and manner of death, can be used to age adults
Ribcage functions
Part of the rib, swollen proximal part of rib, contains two demifacets for contact with thoracic vertebrae
Head
Short segment between head and tubercle on rib, constricted as you move laterally from head
Neck
Point of articulation on the rib with the transverse process of thoracic vertebrae, raised rough portion on rib, point of attachment
Tubercle
Body of rib, long part of the bone
Shaft
Sharp curve in bone lateral to tubercle, point on the rib where it changes direction
Angle