The Thoracic Cavity

  1. How many ribs are there total?
    12
  2. What are "true" ribs?
    True ribs (also known as vertebrocostal) are ribs which attach directly to the sternum through their own costal cartilage. Ribs 1-7 are true ribs and attach directly, both anteriorly and posteriorly
  3. What are "false" ribs?
    False ribs (also known as vertbrochondral) are ribs that have cartilages that join with rib just superior and thus connect with the sternum indirectly. Ribs 8-10 are falso ribs and attach to sternum via common cartilage
  4. What are "floating" ribs?
    Floating ribs (also known as free) ribs have rudimentary cartilage that do not connect even indirectly with the sternum. Ribs 11-12 are floating ribs and have no anterior articulation (connection)
  5. The ____ ____ on rib number ____ attach to ____ and ____.
    • 2
    • facets
    • 2
    • 1st rib
    • T1
  6. Ribs are most commonly injured...
    Just anterior to its angler where it is weakest; middle ribs (5-9) are most commonly fractured because they aren't protected and are the longest
  7. Are ribs 1-4 typically injured?
    No; ribs 1-4 are rarely injured because they are fairly short and protected by the clavicle
  8. 1st Rib
    • Sharpest curve
    • Shortest
    • Broadest (the broader the rib is, the more muscles can attach)
  9. 2nd Rib
    2 facets; one attaches to T1 and the other attaches to 1st rib
  10. Ribs 3-9
    Articulate (attach) with corresponding vertebra and the one superior (above). Example: Rib 3 articulates with T3 and T2
  11. 10th Rib
    Has one facet
  12. Ribs 11-12
    • Short with one facet
    • No neck or tubercles (because they do not attach at the anterior aspect)
Author
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5089
Card Set
The Thoracic Cavity
Description
Includes information on the thoracic cavity
Updated