Questions and Answers
What type of joint is formed between the tubercle of a rib and the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra?
Which structure articulates with the tubercle of a rib at the costotransverse joint?
What is the relationship between the rib tubercle and the corresponding vertebra in the costotransverse joint?
Which anatomical feature describes the location of the costotransverse joints?
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What type of movement is primarily allowed at the costotransverse joints?
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Which rib articulates with the superior costal facet of the body of the T6 vertebra?
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What part of the T5 vertebra does the head of the 6th rib articulate with?
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Which structure lies between the T5 and T6 vertebrae and is involved in the articulation of the 6th rib?
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How many vertebral facets does the head of the 6th rib articulate with?
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What is NOT a component of the articulation involving the head of the 6th rib?
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Which ribs articulate with their corresponding vertebral body through a single synovial joint?
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How do the 2nd to 9th ribs articulate with the vertebral column?
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Which of the following ribs is involved in a single synovial joint connection with the corresponding vertebra?
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What type of joint do all ribs from the 1st to the 12th share with their corresponding vertebral bodies?
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Which statement accurately describes the articulation of the 1st rib?
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Study Notes
Costotransverse Joints
- The costotransverse joints are synovial joints where the tubercle of a rib connects with the transverse process of the corresponding vertebra.
- Each rib's articulation varies:
- The 1st rib and ribs 10, 11, and 12 form a single synovial joint exclusively with their corresponding vertebral bodies.
- Ribs 2 to 9 have a unique joint structure:
- The head of each rib articulates with the superior costal facet of its corresponding vertebra and the inferior costal facet of the vertebra above it.
- Example articulation:
- The head of the 6th rib connects with the superior costal facet of the T6 vertebra and the inferior costal facet of the T5 vertebra, also involving the intervertebral disc between T5 and T6.
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Test your knowledge on the costotransverse joints, where the rib tubercle articulates with the transverse process of the vertebra. This quiz covers the anatomy and function of these important synovial joints. Ensure you understand their role in the musculoskeletal system!
