Thoracic Flashcards by Nia Fajeyisan❤️

Q

What tubercle is exclusive to rib 1?

A

Scalene tubercle
Has two grooves for subclavian artery and vein

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How can we describe the size of rib 2 compared to rib 1?

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Rib 2 is twice as long as rib 1

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Explain why rib 10 is ‘atypical’

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Single faceted only articulates with own rib
1x Demi facet 1x articular facet on TP

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Contents of intercostal space

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Intercostal arteries and veins
Intercostal nerve
External intercostal muscle
Internal intercostal muscle
Innermost intercostal muscle

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