Thoracic Wall Flashcards
The thorax is bounded by…
The thoracic vertebrae (T1-T12), the sternum and the ribs
What characterizes true ribs?
Direct insertion to the sternum via costal cartilage
What characterizes false ribs?
Indirect insertion onto sternum via costal margin
What characterizes floating ribs?
No insertion on sternum
What are the two posterior articulations of a typical rib?
Rib head with bodies of two thoracic vertebrae and rib tubercle with thoracic transverse process of same level
What is the anterior articulation of a typical rib?
Costal cartilage with sternum
Which ribs have no costovertebral articulation with the superior vertebral body?
Ribs 1, 10-12
Which ribs have no costotransverse joint?
Ribs 11-12
What is the joint type of the costovertebral joint?
Synovial, plane/gliding
What is the joint type of the costotransverse joint?
Synovial, plane/gliding
Which rib is at the same level as the jugular notch?
Rib 1 (T2)
Which rib is at the same level as the manubriosternal joint?
Rib 2 (T4/5)
Which rib is at the same level as the xiphisternal joint?
Rib 7 (T9)
Which rib articulations with the sternum allow movement?
Sternocostal (plane/gliding) and interchondral (plane/gliding)
What are the movements of the thoracic wall?
Pump-handle and bucket-handle movements