Vertebral Column and Rib Cage

Front

What protects your heart and lungs?

Back

ribcage

Front

The bones in your back are made up of what? Options: fingers, phalanges, vertebrate, toes

Back

vertebrate

Front

The triangular hole within the vertebrae represents

Back

foramen

Front

What is the space (green area of diagram) of the bone known as?

Back

Intervertebral foramen

Front

The middle, flat section of the sternum.

Back

Body

Front

Inferior portion of the sternum; made of cartilage & cone shaped. It's a point of attachment for muscles and ligaments, including those involved in respiration and abdominal wall stabilization, and as a landmark for CPR hand placement.

Back

xiphoid process

Front

How many pairs of true ribs are there?

Back

7

Front

Letter C is pointing to: Vertebral Rib, Manubrium, Costal Cartilage, Vertebralchondral Rib

Back

Costal Cartilage

Front

How many floating ribs are there?

Back

2

Front

How many pairs of false ribs are there?

Back

5