Canine Sternum + Ribs

The main functions of the rib cage are;

• protection of thoracic organs

• protection of abdominal organs

• provision of attachment for intercostal muscles which are important for respiration

• produce red blood cells in the bone marrow of the ribs

• create the main shape of the animals body

How many pair s of ribs do dogs and cats have?

• 13

• 31

• 20

• 11

• 12

Identify section A of the rib.

• Tubercle

• Costal Fovea

• Costal Cartilage

• Mandubrium

Identify section B of the rib.

• Tubercle

• Costal Fovea

• Costal Cartilage

• Mandubrium

Section A sits in which portion of the thoracic vertebrae.

• Tubercle

• Costal Fovea

• Costal Cartilage

• Mandubrium

• Xiphoid bone

Where the rib meets the joining cartilage is known as what juntion?

• Costochondral

• Costal Fovea

• Costal Cartilage

• Mandubrium

• Chondralcostral

Which letter represents the MANUBRIUM

• A

• C

• F

• H

• I

Which letter represents the SECOND STERNEBRAE?

• J

• C

• F

• H

• I

Which letter represents the XIPHOID PROCESS?

• J

• C

• F

• H

• I

Which letter represents the XIPHOID CARTILAGE?

• J

• C

• F

• H

• I