Thorax

How many pairs of ribs do most people have?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Which ribs do NOT have an anterior attachment site?

• True ribs

• False ribs

• Floating ribs

• All ribs have an anterior attachment site

What is the structural classification of the costovertebral joints?

• synovial

• synarthrosis

• diarthrosis

• cartilagenous

What articulates with the tubercle on a rib?

• body of vertebra superior to the rib

• spinous process

• intervertebral disc

• transverse process

What is the notch at the superior aspect of the manubrium called?

• clavicular notch

• costal notch

• suprasternal/

  jugular notch

• carotid notch

What is the functional classification of the costovertebral joints?

• synarthrosis

• amphiarthrosis

• diarthrosis

• none of the above