Thoracic Cage Flashcards
1
Q
Thoracic cage
A
25 bones
2
Q
Sternum
A
Breast bone (1)
3
Q
Sternum breast bone
A
Manubrium &
Xiphoid process
4
Q
True ribs
A
Ribs that attach to the vertebrae and the sternum (14 bones)
5
Q
False ribs (inside)
A
Ribs that attach to the vertebrae and the cartilage of the true ribs (6)
6
Q
Floating ribs
A
Ribs that attach only to the vertebrae (4)
7
Q
Xiphoid process
A
cartilage tip at bottom of sternum
8
Q
Manubrium
A
Top portion of sternum
