Quiz on Sternum, Ribs and free upper imbs

The sternum protects the:

• Heart

• Lungs

• Great blood vessels

• All of the above

• None of the above

The tubercle of a rib articulates with the:

• Sternum

• Costal cartilage

• Vertebral body

• Transverse process

• Spinous process

The costal cartilage of the first rib is fused to the:

• Sternum

• Clavicle

• Scapula

• Humerus

• None of the above

The ribs play a crucial role in:

• Respiration

• Protection of the thoracic organs

• Attachment of muscles

• All of the above

• None of the above

Costal cartilage calcification can occur with age. What can be a potential consequence of this?

• Decreased lung capacity

• Increased risk of rib fracture

• Pain in the chest

• All of the above

• None of the above

Which bone connects the shoulder girdle to the axial skeleton?

• Scapula

• Humerus

• Clavicle

• Radius

• Ulna

The spine of the scapula is located on which surface?

• Costal surface

• Lateral surface

• Dorsal surface

• Medial surface

• Inferior surface

What is the main function of the glenoid cavity of the scapula?

• Provides attachment for muscles

• Acts as a weight-bearing structure

• Provides a surface for humeral articulation

• Houses blood vessels

• Protects internal organs

What is the primary function of the scapula in shoulder movements?

• Anchors the humerus

• Acts as a brace for the clavicle

• Provides a surface for muscle attachment and allows wide range of motion

• Stabilizes the ribcage

• Protects the lungs

Which structure is located between the greater and lesser tubercles of the humerus?

• Anatomical neck

• Surgical neck

• Intertubercular groove

• Radial groove

• Olecranon fossa