MEDICAL
THORACIC WALL
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Question
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Bones of the thoracic cavity that articulate directly to the sternum and vertebrae
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true ribs
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false ribs
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floating ribs
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strong ribs
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The true ribs are the ribs that directly articulate with the sternum with their costal cartilages; they are the first seven ribs.
Detailed explanation-2: -The defining characteristic of thoracic vertebrae is their intimate relationship with the ribs (Vollmer et al. 1997). A rib articulates at the junction of the vertebral body and pedicle (superior costal facet) of its named vertebra and the vertebra above (inferior costal facet).
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