Thoracic Wall Anatomy Quiz

Ribs 1-7 that directly connect to the sternum via costal cartilage.

Ribs 8-10 that don't connect directly to the sternum but attach to the costal margin.

Ribs 11-12 with no anterior connection to the sternum or costal margin.

Ribs 3-9 with a head, tubercle, neck, and shaft.

Ribs 1, 2, 10, 11, and 12 that have variations in their structure.

The rounded portion of typical ribs that articulates with the vertebra.

Structure on a rib's neck that articulates with the transverse process of the vertebra.

Up-and-down and rotational movement of the upper ribs (1-6), increasing the chest's anteroposterior diameter.

The movement of the lower ribs (7-12) during breathing, characterized by gliding and rotation, increasing the transverse diameter of the thoracic cavity.

The sternum is divided into the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

The uppermost part of the sternum, articulating with the clavicles and the first two costal cartilages.

Cartilages connecting ribs 2-7 to the sternum, forming joints.

Joints where bones are separated by a fluid filled space, allowing more movement than other types.

Muscles between the ribs that aid in breathing.

Intercostal muscles that help with inhalation.

Intercostal muscles that help with exhalation.

Support forced exhalation, composed of Transversus thoracis and Subcostalis muscles.

Ribs 11 and 12 that do not attach to the sternum.

Joints between the ribs and vertebrae allowing some movement.

Ribs 1-7 that connect directly to the sternum via cartilage.

Ribs 8-10 that attach to the costal margin (not directly to the sternum).

Ribs 11 and 12, unconnected to the sternum or costal margin.

Ribs 3-9 characterized by a head with two facets, a tubercle at the neck-shaft juncture, and a costal groove.

Ribs 1, 2, 10, 11, and 12; differ structurally from typical ribs.

Rounded portion of a rib that articulates with the vertebral body.

Structure on the neck of ribs that connects to the vertebrae.

Up-and-down & rotational movement of upper ribs (1-6), increasing chest diameter.

Groove along the inferior border of a rib, containing nerves and blood vessels.

Joint between ribs and vertebrae.

Rib #1 has a flattened shape and a single facet.

The movement of lower ribs (7-12) during breathing, causing gliding and rotation to increase the transverse diameter of the chest cavity.

The sternum is composed of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

The upper part of the sternum, connecting to the clavicles and first two ribs.

Cartilages connecting ribs 2-7 to the sternum, offering flexibility.

Muscles situated between the ribs assisting in breathing.

Intercostal muscles that help expand the chest during inhalation.

Intercostal muscles aiding forced exhalation.

Ribs that do not connect to the sternum or other ribs.

Joints with a fluid-filled space allowing more movement than other types.

Joints between ribs & vertebrae, allowing some movement.

Movement of ribs 7-12 during breathing, increasing the transverse diameter of the thoracic cavity.

The sternum is composed of the manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

Upper part of the sternum, articulates with clavicles and first two ribs.

Cartilages connecting ribs 2-7 to the sternum.

Muscles between ribs helping with breathing.

Intercostal muscles aiding inhalation.

Intercostal muscles helping with forced exhalation.

Ribs 11 and 12; not connected to the sternum or other ribs.

Joints with a fluid-filled space allowing more movement.

Joints between ribs and vertebrae permitting some movement.

A joint where bones are directly connected by cartilage.

Synovial joint between the sternum and the clavicle.

Ribs 1-7 that directly connect to the sternum via cartilage.

Ribs 8-10 that attach to the costal margin; indirectly attached.

Ribs 11-12 that have no anterior connection.

Ribs 3-9 with a head, tubercle, neck, and shaft.

Ribs 1, 2, 10, 11, and 12—varied in structure.

Rounded portion of ribs that connects to the spine.

Structure on the rib's neck, connecting to the vertebra.

Up-and-down & rotational movement of upper ribs increasing chest diameter.

Groove on inferior rib border housing nerves and vessels.

Joint between the ribs and vertebrae, enabling some movement.

Flattened shape, single facet.

Gliding and rotational movement of lower ribs, enlarging chest side to side.

Ribs 1-7 that connect directly to the sternum via cartilage.

Ribs 8-10 that do not directly connect to the sternum, but to the costal margin.

Ribs 11-12 that do not connect to the sternum or the costal cartilage.

Ribs 3-9 with a head, neck, tubercle, and shaft, and costal groove.

Ribs 1, 2, 10, 11, and 12 have unique and variable structures.

The rounded portion of a rib that connects to the vertebrae.

Structure on the neck of a rib that articulates with the transverse process of a vertebra.

Movement of ribs 1-6 where they rotate and move up and down, increasing the anteroposterior diameter of the thoracic cavity.

Movement of lower ribs (7-12) during breathing, increasing the transverse diameter of the thoracic cavity.

Groove on the inferior border of a rib that houses nerves and blood vessels.

Joints between the ribs and the vertebrae.

Rib 1 is flattened and has a single facet.

The movement of lower ribs (7-12) during breathing, increasing the transverse diameter of the thoracic cavity primarily through gliding and rotation.

The sternum is composed of three parts: manubrium, body, and xiphoid process.

The uppermost part of the sternum that articulates with the clavicles and the first two costal cartilages.

Cartilages connecting ribs 2-7 to the sternum.

Muscles situated between ribs that aid in breathing.

Intercostal muscles that help during inhalation (taking air in).

Intercostal muscles that help with forced exhalation (pushing air out).

Ribs 11 and 12 that do not connect to the sternum or other ribs.

A joint where bones are directly connected by cartilage without a joint cavity.

Joints characterized by a fluid-filled space between articulating bones, enabling more movement compared to other joint types.