Thoracic Bones Flashcards
1
Q
Sternum
A
big middle bone
2
Q
sternum xiphoid process
A
bottom poky part
3
Q
sternum body
A
main portion above process
4
Q
sternum manubrium
A
triangular notches where 2nd ribs attach
5
Q
sternum jugular notch
A
notch on top of sternum
6
Q
how many ribs?
A
12 pairs
7
Q
rib head
A
attaches to thoracic vertebrae
8
Q
rib neck
A
constricted part below head
9
Q
rib tubercle
A
bump below neck
10
Q
rib body
A
flat part
11
Q
rib costal groove
A
sharp edge on bottom
12
Q
costal means
A
opposite end
13
Q
true ribs
A
1-7, attach directly to sternum
14
Q
false ribs
A
8-12, don’t directly attach to sternum
15
Q
ribs 8-10
A
share cartilage, attach to sternum indirectly
16
Q
floating ribs
A
11-12, don’t attach at all
17
Q
floating ribs good for
A
muscle attachment, protect kidneys
