Thoracic Cage Flashcards
1
Q
Protects the vital organs in the thorax
A
Thoracic Cage
2
Q
Elements of the _____________ include the thoracic vertebrae posteriorly, the ribs laterally, and the sternum and costal joints cartilages anteriorly.
A
Thoracic Cage
3
Q
includes the manubrium, body of sternum, and the xiphoid process. It lies in the anterior midline of the thorax.
A
Sternum (breastbone)
4
Q
consists of 24 pairs.
A
Ribs
5
Q
first to seventh pair
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True Ribs
6
Q
seventh to twelfth pair.
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False Ribs
7
Q
The ________ and ________ pairs are specifically considered as floating ribs.
A
eleventh, twelfth
8
Q
Ribs + Vertebrae
A
Costovertebral Joints
9
Q
Ribs+ Costal Cartilages
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Costochondral Joints
10
Q
Sternum + Costal Cartilages
A
Sternochondral Joints
11
Q
False Ribs + Costal Cartilages
A
Interchondral Joints
