Thoracic Wall Flashcards
1
Q
Top of rib cage
A
Superior thoracic Aperture (Inlet)
2
Q
Bottom of rib cage
A
Inferior thoracic aperture (outlet)
3
Q
Which ribs are true ribs
A
Ribs 1-7
4
Q
Which ribs are false ribs
A
Ribs 8-10
5
Q
Which ribs are floating
A
Ribs 11 and 12
6
Q
Joints between rib and spine
A
- Costovertebral (demi facets + head)
- Costotransverse (Tubercle + costal facet)
7
Q
Atypical ribs
A
Rib 1: only w/ vert 1
Rib 10: only w/ vert 10
Ribs 11-12: Only w/ 11/12 and no costotransverse
8
Q
What type of joint are the posterior rib joints
A
Synovial
9
Q
3 Anterior rib joints
A
- Costochondral (rib + cartilage)
- Sternocostal (Sternum + Cartilage)
- Interchondral (cartilage between ribs 7-10)
