Bony Thorax Radiography Anatomy & Image

Front

The bony thorax consists of the ___________ anteriorly, the thoracic vertebra posteriorly and 12 pairs of ribs.

Back

sternum

Front

The articulation between sternum and clavicle is known as ________ joint.

Back

sternoclavicular

Front

The most inferior portion of the sternum is called xiphoid process and in adult, its located approximately at the level of _________ vertebra.

Back

T9 - T10

Front

The uppermost border of the manubrium (Y) is easy to palpate and is called as the following EXCEPT? jugular notch, suprasternal notch, manubrial notch, costal margin

Back

costal margin

Front

The anterior ribs (1st to 7th) articulate with sternum with a non-bony structure (X) called ________________. This structure cannot be seen on the x-ray image.

Back

costocartilage

Front

The first seven pairs of ribs are known as ________ ribs and directly articulate with sternum anteriorly.

Back

true

Front

The last five pairs of ribs, 8 to 12, are known as _________ ribs.

Back

false

Front

The last two pairs of ribs, 11 and 12, are known as __________ ribs because they are not connected anteriorly.

Back

floating

Front

Ribs that locate from mid-coronal of chest to thoracic vertebra is known as ______________ ribs. Its look more horizontal and fully visualized.

Back

posterior

Front

Ribs that locate from mid-coronal of chest to sternum is known as ___________ ribs. Its look less horizontal and angle inferiorly at the front of chest.

Back

anterior