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What is the shortest, broadest, and strongest rib in the human body?
What is the shortest, broadest, and strongest rib in the human body?
The 1st rib.
Which rib is considered the longest?
Which rib is considered the longest?
The 7th rib.
Identify the most prominent rib in the rib cage.
Identify the most prominent rib in the rib cage.
The 8th rib.
Which rib is described as the most oblique?
Which rib is described as the most oblique?
What are the costotransverse ligaments attached to?
What are the costotransverse ligaments attached to?
Name the muscles associated with the groove for the subclavian artery.
Name the muscles associated with the groove for the subclavian artery.
What structures are related to the rib's neck?
What structures are related to the rib's neck?
What is found in the costal groove of the ribs?
What is found in the costal groove of the ribs?
What type of joint is formed at the xiphi-sternal junction?
What type of joint is formed at the xiphi-sternal junction?
Which vertebra is located opposite the xiphoid process?
Which vertebra is located opposite the xiphoid process?
What are the main components that form the vertebral arch?
What are the main components that form the vertebral arch?
What type of cartilage is formed in the intervertebral disc?
What type of cartilage is formed in the intervertebral disc?
Identify the types of ribs according to their attachments.
Identify the types of ribs according to their attachments.
What forms the articulation surface for ribs on vertebrae?
What forms the articulation surface for ribs on vertebrae?
Where is the ligamentum flavum located in relation to the vertebral anatomy?
Where is the ligamentum flavum located in relation to the vertebral anatomy?
Which structure is opposed to the anterior longitudinal ligament?
Which structure is opposed to the anterior longitudinal ligament?
What anatomical structures define the boundaries of the thoracic inlet?
What anatomical structures define the boundaries of the thoracic inlet?
Describe the type of joint at the 1st sterno-costal joint.
Describe the type of joint at the 1st sterno-costal joint.
What are the characteristics of the thoracic outlet in terms of its direction and boundaries?
What are the characteristics of the thoracic outlet in terms of its direction and boundaries?
Identify the anatomical significance of the sternal angle, also known as the angle of Lewis.
Identify the anatomical significance of the sternal angle, also known as the angle of Lewis.
What joint type is characterized as a synovial plane joint amongst the thoracic joints?
What joint type is characterized as a synovial plane joint amongst the thoracic joints?
Which primary cartilaginous joint is associated with the 1st rib?
Which primary cartilaginous joint is associated with the 1st rib?
Explain the relationship of the thoracic inlet to the thymus gland.
Explain the relationship of the thoracic inlet to the thymus gland.
What defines the inter-vertebral disc in terms of its joint classification?
What defines the inter-vertebral disc in terms of its joint classification?
What anatomical landmark is located anteriorly at the thoracic inlet?
What anatomical landmark is located anteriorly at the thoracic inlet?
Which vertebral body's upper border defines the posterior boundary of the thoracic inlet?
Which vertebral body's upper border defines the posterior boundary of the thoracic inlet?
Describe the type of joint formed at the 1st sterno-costal articulation.
Describe the type of joint formed at the 1st sterno-costal articulation.
What is the direction and posterior boundary of the thoracic outlet?
What is the direction and posterior boundary of the thoracic outlet?
Identify the anatomical structure related to the thymus gland at the thoracic inlet.
Identify the anatomical structure related to the thymus gland at the thoracic inlet.
What joint classification describes the inter-vertebral discs?
What joint classification describes the inter-vertebral discs?
What feature is located opposite the sternal angle in the thoracic vertebrae?
What feature is located opposite the sternal angle in the thoracic vertebrae?
Which type of joint is associated with the rest of the sterno-costal joints?
Which type of joint is associated with the rest of the sterno-costal joints?
What is unique about the 9th rib in terms of its structure?
What is unique about the 9th rib in terms of its structure?
Explain the significance of the scalene tubercle found on the rib.
Explain the significance of the scalene tubercle found on the rib.
In relation to the intercostal structures, what are the three components located in the costal groove?
In relation to the intercostal structures, what are the three components located in the costal groove?
What is the anatomical relevance of the tubercle on the rib?
What is the anatomical relevance of the tubercle on the rib?
Describe the role of the superior and inferior costotransverse ligaments in rib attachment.
Describe the role of the superior and inferior costotransverse ligaments in rib attachment.
What structures are associated with the neck of the rib in terms of neurovascular anatomy?
What structures are associated with the neck of the rib in terms of neurovascular anatomy?
Identify the relation of the 1st rib to other thoracic structures.
Identify the relation of the 1st rib to other thoracic structures.
What makes the 8th rib notably prominent among all ribs?
What makes the 8th rib notably prominent among all ribs?
What structures are associated with the xiphi-sternal junction?
What structures are associated with the xiphi-sternal junction?
Describe the formation of an intervertebral disc.
Describe the formation of an intervertebral disc.
Identify the types of ribs classified as 'vertebro-chondral'.
Identify the types of ribs classified as 'vertebro-chondral'.
What joint type is formed at the junction of T1's superior articular process and the rib head?
What joint type is formed at the junction of T1's superior articular process and the rib head?
What is the anatomical significance of the superior hemi-facet on thoracic vertebrae?
What is the anatomical significance of the superior hemi-facet on thoracic vertebrae?
How many true 'vertebro-sternal' ribs are there, and what defines them?
How many true 'vertebro-sternal' ribs are there, and what defines them?
What role does the ligamentum flavum play in spinal anatomy?
What role does the ligamentum flavum play in spinal anatomy?
What are the characteristics of floating ribs and their significance?
What are the characteristics of floating ribs and their significance?
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Xiphi-sternal junction
Xiphi-sternal junction
The point where the xiphoid process of the sternum meets the body of the sternum.
Secondary cartilaginous joint
Secondary cartilaginous joint
A type of joint formed by hyaline cartilage, allowing for limited movement.
Xiphoid process
Xiphoid process
The bony projection at the inferior end of the sternum.
Vertebral arch
Vertebral arch
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Facet
Facet
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True ribs (vertebro-sternal)
True ribs (vertebro-sternal)
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False ribs (vertebro-chondral)
False ribs (vertebro-chondral)
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Floating ribs
Floating ribs
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Thoracic Inlet
Thoracic Inlet
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Thoracic Outlet
Thoracic Outlet
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Intervertebral Disc
Intervertebral Disc
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Sternocostal Joint (Primary)
Sternocostal Joint (Primary)
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Sternocostal Joint (Secondary)
Sternocostal Joint (Secondary)
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Manubriosternal Joint
Manubriosternal Joint
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Xiphisternal Joint
Xiphisternal Joint
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Costovertebral Joint
Costovertebral Joint
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Rib Length
Rib Length
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Rib Prominence
Rib Prominence
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Rib Head Articulation
Rib Head Articulation
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Rib Tubercle Articulation
Rib Tubercle Articulation
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Rib Tubercle Connection
Rib Tubercle Connection
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Rib Costal Groove
Rib Costal Groove
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Costotransverse Ligaments
Costotransverse Ligaments
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Scalene Tubercle
Scalene Tubercle
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What is the thoracic inlet?
What is the thoracic inlet?
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Describe the thoracic outlet.
Describe the thoracic outlet.
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What is the primary sternocostal joint?
What is the primary sternocostal joint?
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What is the secondary sternocostal joint?
What is the secondary sternocostal joint?
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Explain the manubriosternal joint.
Explain the manubriosternal joint.
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Describe the xiphisternal joint.
Describe the xiphisternal joint.
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What are the characteristics of the first rib?
What are the characteristics of the first rib?
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What is a costovertebral joint?
What is a costovertebral joint?
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Which rib is the longest?
Which rib is the longest?
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What is a secondary cartilaginous joint?
What is a secondary cartilaginous joint?
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Which rib is the most prominent?
Which rib is the most prominent?
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Which rib is the most oblique?
Which rib is the most oblique?
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How does the head of a rib articulate with the vertebrae?
How does the head of a rib articulate with the vertebrae?
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Where does the tubercle of a rib articulate?
Where does the tubercle of a rib articulate?
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What connects to the non-articular part of the rib tubercle?
What connects to the non-articular part of the rib tubercle?
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What runs through the costal groove of a rib?
What runs through the costal groove of a rib?
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What is the Xiphi-sternal junction?
What is the Xiphi-sternal junction?
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What structures make up the vertebral arch?
What structures make up the vertebral arch?
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Where does the head of a rib articulate?
Where does the head of a rib articulate?
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What are true ribs?
What are true ribs?
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What are false ribs?
What are false ribs?
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What are floating ribs?
What are floating ribs?
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What is the Costovertebral Joint?
What is the Costovertebral Joint?
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Study Notes
Bony Thorax
- The bony thorax is a complex structure that protects vital organs.
- The bony thorax consists of the sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae.
- The sternum is a flat bone located in the center of the chest.
- The ribs are long, curved bones that encircle the chest cavity.
- The thoracic vertebrae are a group of bones that form the posterior portion of the bony thorax.
Thoracic Inlet
- The thoracic inlet is the superior opening of the thorax.
- Anteriorly: suprasternal notch.
- Posteriorly: upper border of T1.
- Laterally: inner border of the first rib.
- Direction: downward and forward,
Thoracic Outlet
- The thoracic outlet is the inferior opening of the thorax.
- Anteriorly: xiphoid process.
- Posteriorly: lower border of T12.
- Laterally: costal margin and floating ribs.
- Direction: downward and backward
Sternum
- Sternum, also known as breastbone, is a flat bone located in the middle front of the chest.
- The sternum is divided into three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.
- The manubrium articulates with the clavicle and first costal cartilage.
- The body articulates with the second through seventh costal cartilages.
- The sternal angle (angle of Louis) is a prominent landmark where the manubrium and body meet.
- The xiphoid process is the smallest part of the sternum, located at its inferior end. It is attached to the seventh costal cartilage as well as the sternocostalis and diaphragm.
- The manubriosternal articulation (between manubrium and body) is a secondary cartilaginous joint.
- The xiphisternal junction (between xiphoid process and body) is a secondary cartilaginous joint.
- The sternocostal joints (between the sternum and the ribs) are primarily cartilaginous (first sternocostal joint) or synovial (second to seventh sternocostal joints).
Ribs
- There are 12 pairs of ribs.
- Ribs 1-7 are called true ribs because they attach directly to the sternum via costal cartilages.
- Ribs 8-10 are called false ribs and they attach indirectly to the sternum via the costal cartilage of rib 7; they articulate with costal cartilage 7.
- Ribs 11-12 are called floating ribs and they do not attach to the sternum at all.
- Ribs articulate with vertebrae in the back forming vertebrocostal joints (1st-7th primarily cartilaginous; 2nd to 7th are synovial joints).
- The shortest, broadest, and strongest rib is the first rib.
- The longest rib is the seventh rib.
- The most prominent rib is the eighth rib.
- The most oblique rib is the ninth rib.
Typical Thoracic Vertebrae
- Typical thoracic vertebrae have a characteristic shape.
- The superior articular process and inferior articular process of the vertebrae articulate with the ribs.
- Each vertebra has facets for articulation with the ribs; the facets on the superior and inferior articular processes are synovial joints.
- The ribs connect to vertebrae at the transverse processes and the vertebral bodies (at the heads of ribs).
Atypical Thoracic Vertebrae
- Not all thoracic vertebrae have an identical structure to the rest.
- T1, T10, T11, and T12 are considered atypical, with different degrees of variations.
Intervertebral Discs
- Intervertebral discs are located between the thoracic vertebrae.
- They are made of pulpy nucleus and fibrous annulus.
- Type: secondary cartilaginous joint
Vertebral Arch
- The vertebral arch is formed by the pedicles, laminae, and spinous and transverse processes.
1st Rib
- The first rib has a unique structure, including grooves for the subclavian artery and vein, and possesses a scalene tubercle (articulating with the anterior scalene muscle).
- The first rib relates to the stellate ganglion, superior ICA and first posterior ICV, ICN.
2nd, 11th and 12th Ribs
- Each rib has a head, neck, tubercle, and body
- The 2nd rib, 11th and 12th ribs have different characteristics.
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