Thorax ( ribs )

Question 1

Term “Thorax” refer to?

Answer 1

Chest

Question 2

Parts that make up the thorax.

Answer 2

Sternum, Thoracic vertebrae, ribs, costal cartilage

Question 3

Function of the thorax.

Answer 3

Protects and enclose the organs in the thoracic cavity

Question 4

Three section of the sternum.

Answer 4

Manubrium, xiphoid process, body

Question 5

Where is sternum located?

Answer 5

Median line of the thoracic wall

Question 6

Slang name for sternum

Answer 6

Breast bone

Question 7

Function of the sternum .

Answer 7

Protect the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and the articulation of the ribs.

Question 8

How many pairs of ribs make up the thoracic cavity?

Answer 8

12 pairs

Question 9

Spaces in between the ribs and its purpose.

Answer 9

Interscostal space. ( They raise the ribs and expand the chest cavity. )

Question 10

How many floating ribs on each side of the thorax?

Answer 10

2 on each side

Question 11

First seven ribs called?

Answer 11

True ribs

Question 12

Three types of ribs.

Answer 12

True ribs, false ribs, floating ribs.

Question 13

Ribs that do not directly connect to the sternum.

Answer 13

False ribs

Question 14

Ribs that attach to the sternum.

Answer 14

True ribs

Question 15

Lower ribs which are not attached directly to the sternum.

Answer 15

Floating ribs

Question 16

Segments of cartilage that connect the sternum to the ribs and help to extend the ribs into a forward motion.

Answer 16

Costal cartilage

Question 17

Provide attachment for the ribs and make up part of the back of the thorax

Answer 17

Thoracic Vertebrae