Med1- Vertebral Column & Ribs & Sternum Homework Video Quiz

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    Sternum & costal cartilages form the anterior part of the thoracic cage. 

    • True
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  • 2. 

    How many cervical vertebrae are there?

    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

    • 12

    Correct Answer
    A. 7
    Explanation
    There are seven cervical vertebrae in the human body. These vertebrae are located in the neck region and are responsible for supporting the weight of the head and allowing for movement. The cervical vertebrae are smaller and more flexible compared to other vertebrae in the spine, allowing for a greater range of motion in the neck.

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    True ribs (Costae verae) -direct connection with sternum anteriorly via their costal cartilages. Who are they?

    • 1st rib

    • 2nd rib

    • 3rd rib

    • 4th rib

    • 5th rib

    • 6th rib

    • 7th rib

    • 8th rib

    • 9th rib

    • 10th rib

    • 11th rib

    • 12th rib

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. 1st rib
    A. 2nd rib
    A. 3rd rib
    A. 4th rib
    A. 5th rib
    A. 6th rib
    A. 7th rib
    Explanation
    True ribs, also known as Costae verae, are the ribs that have a direct connection with the sternum anteriorly via their costal cartilages. This includes the 1st rib, 2nd rib, 3rd rib, 4th rib, 5th rib, 6th rib, and 7th rib. These ribs are attached to the sternum by their own individual cartilages, forming a bony and cartilaginous structure that helps protect the organs in the thoracic cavity.

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  • 4. 

    Head of the rib (Costa capitis) is @ the posterior end (vertebral end) of the rib. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The head of the rib, also known as the costa capitis, is located at the posterior end of the rib, specifically the vertebral end. This means that the head of the rib is closer to the spine rather than the front of the body. Therefore, the statement "Head of the rib (Costa capitis) is @ the posterior end (vertebral end) of the rib" is true.

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  • 5. 

    Sternal angle (of Louis) is between body of sternum (corpus sterni) and xiphoid process.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Nope, Sternal angle is between the first part of sternum=Manubrium & Body of sternum.

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  • 6. 

    We have 33 vertebrae. But one can have _____ or ______ vertebrae.

    • 35

    • 34

    • 32

    • 36

    Correct Answer(s)
    A. 34
    A. 32
    Explanation
    Coccyx is formed by the fusion of 4 vertebrae usually. Sometimes by 3 or by 5.

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  • 7. 

    A typical vertebra has  __________ articular processes.

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 7

    Correct Answer
    A. 4
    Explanation
    2 superior articular processes (one on the right, one on the left)
    2 inferior articular processes (one on the righti, one on the left)

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