3 structures that make up the bony thorax
sternum, thoracic vertebra, and 12 pairs of ribs
what is the term for the long, middle aspect of the sternum
body
most distal aspect of the sternum does not ossify until a person is approximately ___ years of
age
40
the total sternum len...
name of the section of cartilage that connects the anterior end of the rib to the sternum
costicartilage
what distinguishes a true ribs from a false ribs
true ribs connect to the sternum by their own costicartilage. false ribs are connected to
the sternum via the costicartilage of the seventh rib.
true/false: the eleventh and twelfth ribs are classified as false and floating ribs
true
true/false: the anterior end of the ribs is called vertebral end
false (called sternal end)
which aspect of the ribs w/ the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae
tubercle
three structures found within the costal groove of each rib
artery, vein , and nerve
1st sternocostal
immovable-synarthrodial
1st-12th costovertebral joints
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