BASIC OSTEOLOGY - rib 1, 2, 11, 12 Flashcards Preview

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Flashcards in BASIC OSTEOLOGY - rib 1, 2, 11, 12 Deck (9)
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1
Q

what features may be identified on the tubercle of rib 1

A

the articular surface of the tubercle and the non articular surface of the tubercle

2
Q

which feature of the tubercle of rib 1 is closer to the head of the rib

A

the articular surface of the tubercle

3
Q

which feature of the tubercle of rib 1 is closer to the shaft of the rib

A

the non articular surface of the tubercle

4
Q

what features may be identified on the body of rib 2

A

the tuberosity for the serratus anterior, the costal angle and the costal groove

5
Q

what is the costal angle of a rib

A

the location on the body of the rib where there is a directional change toward the sternum

6
Q

what unique feature is present on the body of the second rib

A

the tuberosity for the serratus anterior

7
Q

what features may be present on the body of the eleventh rib

A

the costal angle and costal groove are under developed

8
Q

what is the condition of the body of rib 12

A

the costal angle and costal groove are absent and it is the shortest of all ribs

9
Q

what is the appearance of the sternal end of the twelfth rib

A

the sternal end is pointed