Osteology of the Thoracic Cavity YBOD200 Ms AT Sebelebele

What is the function of the thoracic cavity?

Where is the sternal angle (manubriosternal joint) located?

Which ribs are considered 'floating ribs'?

What is the function of the xiphoid process?

How are true ribs different from false ribs?

Which thoracic vertebrae articulate with the ribs?

What is the distinct feature found on the superior surface of Rib 1?

Where does the serratus anterior muscle originate from?

Which rib has a head that articulates with the body of T1 vertebra?

What is located between the head and tubercle of a typical rib?

Where is the intercostal neurovascular bundle found in a typical rib?

What articulates with the Inferior costal facet on a vertebra above in typical ribs?

Which thoracic vertebrae has a heart-shaped vertebral body?

Which ribs articulate with the vertebral column with only one facet to T10?

Which thoracic vertebrae have full superior costal facets?

Which thoracic vertebrae lack an inferior costal facet?

Which thoracic vertebra articulates with the 1st rib as the only one without demifacets?

Which ribs lack tubercles and have a short, slightly curved structure?

What type of joint is the Costovertebral joint?

Which ligament attaches the crest to the intervertebral disc within the Costovertebral joint?

What type of joint is the Sternocostal joint for ribs 2-7?

What type of joint is the Costochondral joint?

Which movement of the thoracic wall is responsible for altering the anteroposterior dimensions of the thoracic cavity?

What does the Interchondral joint anchor to the sternum?