thoracic cage Flashcards
1
Q
what makes up the thoracic cage
A
sternum and ribs
2
Q
parts of sternum (superior to inferior)
A
manubrium of sternum, body of sternum, xyphoid of sternum
3
Q
how many ribs do we have
A
12 on each side, 24 overall
4
Q
parts of a rib (medially to laterally)
A
head of rib, neck of rib, tubricle of rib
5
Q
what does the head of a rib articulate with
A
the costal facet on the body of thoracic vertebra
6
Q
rotation of the spine
A
vertebral rotation
7
Q
side bending of spine
A
lateral flexion
