Thoracic cage Flashcards
1
Q
What does it consist of and form?
A
Sternum and ribs and forms a protective cage.
2
Q
Main function and main purpose
A
Protection and protecting your vital organs.
3
Q
3 parts of sternum
A
Manubrium, body, xiphoid process.
4
Q
Manubrium
A
Attaches to the clavicle (collar bone)
5
Q
Body
A
Attaches to costal cartilage that connects to ribs.
6
Q
Xiphoid process
A
Is an attachment point for muscles.
7
Q
How many ribs and pairs?
A
24 ribs and 12 pairs
8
Q
True pairs
A
The first seven pairs are true pairs (T1-T7), they connect directly to the sternum called costal cartilage.
9
Q
False pairs
A
The last 5 pairs are false pairs (F8-F12), they connect to their own vertebra but do not directly connect to the sternum.
10
Q
Leftover bones?
A
The last 2 bones are floating bones, they do not connect at all.
