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rad11
Bony Thorax
Question | Answer |
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List the 3 structures that make up the bony thorax. | Sternum, Thoracic vertebrae, 12 pairs of ribs |
What is the term for the long, middle aspect of the sternum? | Body |
The most distal aspect of the sternum does not ossify until a person is approx _____ years of age. | 40 |
The total sternum length on an average adult is about ___ inches (____ cm). | 6; 15 |
The xiphoid end of the sternum is at the approximate level of the ______ vertebra. | T9-10 |
The sternal angle is angle is at the level of _________. | T4-5 |
What is the name of the joint that connects the upper limb to the bony thorax (the only bony connection between the bony thorax and upper limbs)? | Sternoclavicular joint |
What is the name of the section of cartilage that connects the anterior end of the rib to the sternum? | Costocartilage |
What distinguishes a true rib from a false rib? | Connection for sternum |
T/F: The 11th and 12th ribs are classified as false and floating ribs. | True |
T/F: The anteriior end of the ribs is called the vertebral end. | False |
Which aspect of the ribs articulates with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae? | Tubercle |
List the 3 structures found within the costal groove of each rib. | Nerve, Artery, Vein |
Which end of the ribs is most supperior |