The Rib Cage Flashcards
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The Rib Cage Flashcards

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What are the first seven pairs of rib bones called?

  • False Ribs
  • Short Ribs
  • True Ribs (correct)
  • Floating Ribs
  • What connects true ribs to the sternum?

    Costal cartilage

    How many pairs of false ribs are there?

  • Five
  • Three (correct)
  • Four
  • Two
  • False ribs connect directly to the sternum.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the last two pairs of ribs called?

    <p>Floating Ribs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Floating ribs are connected to the spine.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Rib Cage Overview

    • Total of 24 ribs in the human body, classified into three categories: true ribs, false ribs, and floating ribs.

    True Ribs

    • First seven pairs of ribs (1-7).
    • Connect to the spine via ligaments at the back.
    • Attach to the sternum at the front through costal cartilage.

    False Ribs

    • Comprise the next three pairs of ribs (8-10).
    • Connected to the spine at the back like true ribs.
    • Do not connect directly to the sternum; instead, they link to the last two true ribs via cartilage.

    Floating Ribs

    • Last two pairs of ribs (11-12), the smallest in the rib cage.
    • Are not attached to the sternum or to each other in the front, creating the "floating" appearance.
    • Attached only to the spine at the back.

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    Dive into the anatomy of the rib cage with these flashcards. Learn about the true ribs, false ribs, and how they connect to the sternum and spine. Perfect for students studying human anatomy or preparing for exams.

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