Unit 4 Structure List-Thorax Flashcards
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Body of Thoracic Vertebrae
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Pedicle of Thoracic Vertebrae
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Lamina of Thoracic Vertebrae
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Spinous Process of Thoracic Vertebrae
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Costal Facets of Thoracic Vertebrae
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Transverse Costal Facets of Thoracic Vertebrae
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Articulating Processes and Facets of Thoracic Vertebrae
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true ribs
What makes ribs “true” ribs? How many are there?
attach directly to the sternum via their own costal cartilage
7 true ribs
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false ribs
What makes ribs “flase” ribs? How many are there?
do not attach directly to the sternum
connect to the cartilage of the 7th rib
5 false ribs
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floating ribs
What makes floating ribs “floating”?
do not attach to the sternum, any other ribs, or costal cartilages
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costal groove on ribs
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costal angle on ribs