thorax

Question 1

Thorax

Answer 1

(12 pairs ribs (7 true; 5 false), sternum & thoracic vertebrae)

Question 2

sternum

Answer 2

munbrium
body
xyphoid process
sternal angle
clavicular notches
costal notches (2nd at sternal angle
jugular (suprasternal notch)

Question 3

ribs & costal cartilages

Answer 3

head - articular facets or demi-facets on head
neck
body
tubercle (of rib) - articular facet
sternal extremity
costal groove

Question 4

ligaments of vertebral column

Answer 4

Anterior longitudinal ligament
Posterior longitudinal ligament
Intervertebral discs
Intertransverse ligament
Ligamentum flavum
Capsular ligament
Interspinous ligament
Supraspinous ligament
Ligamentum nuchae

Question 5

joints of vertebral column

Answer 5

Facet (zygapophyseal)
(diarthrosis synovial gliding)
Intervertebral
(amphiarthrosis cartilaginous symphysis)
Costovertebral
(diarthrosis synovial gliding)
Atlanto-occipital
(diarthrosis synovial condyloid)
Atlanto-axial
(diarthrosis synovial pivot)