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1
Q

In what part of the rib will primary centers of ossification appear?

A

the body

2
Q

In what parts of the rib will secondary centers of ossification appear?

A
  • head
  • articular surface of the tubercle
  • non-articular surface of the tubercle
3
Q

When do primary centers of ossification appear in the rib?

A

during the 2nd fetal month

4
Q

When do secondary centers of ossification appear in the rib?

A

during puberty

5
Q

When do the synchondroses between the centers of ossification for the ribs ossify?

A

as early as age 20

6
Q

Which ribs will demonstrate primary centers of ossification for the body?

A

all ribs

7
Q

Which ribs will demonstrate secondary centers of ossification?

A

ribs 1-10

8
Q

Which ribs lack secondary ossification centers?

A

ribs 11 and 12

9
Q

Which ribs demonstrate three secondary centers of ossification?

A

ribs 2-9

10
Q

Which ribs have only two secondary centers of ossification?

A

ribs 1 and 10

11
Q

How does rib 1 differ in ossification centers from typical ribs?

A
  • rib 1 has two secondary ossification centers: one for the head and one for the tubercle
  • typical ribs have three secondary centers of ossification
12
Q

How does rib 10 differ in ossification centers from typical ribs?

A
  • rib 10 has two secondary ossification centers: one for the head and one for the tubercle
  • typical ribs have three secondary centers of ossification
13
Q

How do ribs 11 and 12 differ in ossification centers from typical ribs?

A

ribs 11 and 12 do not have secondary centers of ossification

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