Thoracic Cage Flashcards
1
Q
Bones of Thoracic Cage
A
1) Sternum
2) Ribs
2
Q
Sternum
A
The breast bone
3
Q
Parts of the sternum
A
1) manubrium
2) Body
3) Xyphoid Process
4
Q
Manubrium
A
Superior portion of the Sternum
5
Q
Body of the sternum
A
Central portion that articulates with rib cartilage
6
Q
Xyphoid Process
A
Sharp inferior process for muscle attachment
7
Q
Rib Types
A
1) Vertebrosternal
2) Vertebrochondral
3) Vertebral
8
Q
Vertebrosternal rib
A
most superior 7 pairs that attach directly to the sternum through costal cartilage
9
Q
Vertebrochondral
A
Pairs 8,9, and 10
Attach to the costal cartilage of a superior rib
10
Q
Vertebral rib
A
Pairs 11 and 12
Have no anterior attachment
