A&P thoracic cage
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 true ribs | first seven pairs of ribs |
| false ribs | next five pairs of ribs |
| floating ribs | last two pairs of floating ribs |
| xiphoid process | lower tip of the sternum |
| true ribs | the ribs that are closest to the clavicle |
| suprasternal | the depression on the superior border of the manubrium |
| true ribs | ribs that attach directly to the sternum by the costal cartilage |
| manubrium | the part of the sternum closet to the collarbone |
| floating | ribs that do not attach to the sternum |
| false | ribs that attach indirectly to the sternum |
| body | the largest part of the sternum; located between the manubrium and the xiphoid process |
| manubriosternal junction | the articulation between the manubrium and the xiphoid process |
| manubriosternal junction | also called the angle of Louis |
| manubriosternal junction | rib #2 is located at this articulation |
| costal angle | should be less than 90 degrees |
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