MEDICAL
THORACIC WALL
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Question
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Where is the head of a rib located?
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Costal end
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Vertebral end
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The head of a rib is attached posteriorly to the costal facets of the thoracic vertebrae. The rib tubercle articulates with the transverse process of a thoracic vertebra. The angle is the area of greatest rib curvature and forms the largest portion of the thoracic cage.
Detailed explanation-2: -Every single rib is attached to its respective vertebrae, which are the bones that connect together to form the vertebral column, more commonly called the spinal column.
Detailed explanation-3: -Each rib articulates posteriorly with two thoracic vertebrae; by the costovertebral joint.
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