#1
Which of the following bones articulate with the sternum?
Clavicles
Costal cartilages
Ribs
Scapulae
#2
Which of the following structures is not a component of the thoracic cage?
Sternum
Clavicle
Ribs
Thoracic vertebrae
#3
Which of the following is not a function of the thoracic cage?
Protection of vital organs
Support for upper body muscles
Facilitation of breathing
Digestion of food
#4
Which of the following ribs are considered false ribs?
Ribs 1-3
Ribs 8-10
Ribs 11-12
Ribs 4-7
#5
What is the function of the intercostal muscles?
To elevate the ribs during inspiration
To depress the ribs during expiration
To provide support for the spine
To flex and extend the thoracic vertebrae
#6
The superior boundary of the thoracic cage is formed by which structure?
Xiphoid process
Manubrium
T12 vertebra
Rib 7
#7
Which of the following ribs are considered true ribs?
Ribs 1-7
Ribs 1-5
Ribs 8-10
Ribs 11-12
#8
What is the main function of the thoracic cage?
To protect the heart and lungs
To support the arms and shoulders
To facilitate digestion
To aid in balance and posture
#9
The costal cartilages of ribs 8-10 typically attach to which structure?
Xiphoid process
Manubrium
Costal cartilage of rib 7
Costal cartilage of rib 11
#10
The costal facets on the thoracic vertebrae articulate with which structure?
Ribs
Clavicle
Sternum
Scapula
#11
Which rib is often referred to as the 'floating rib'?
#12
The costal cartilage of rib 7 typically articulates with which structure?
Manubrium
Xiphoid process
Costal cartilage of rib 6
Costal cartilage of rib 8
#13
Which of the following muscles is primarily responsible for inspiration?
Internal intercostals
External intercostals
Diaphragm
Rectus abdominis
#14
Which ribs are classified as floating ribs?
Ribs 1-3
Ribs 8-10
Ribs 11-12
Ribs 4-7
#15
The costal groove of a rib houses which important structure?
Intercostal artery, vein, and nerve
Intercostal muscle
Costal cartilage
Sternocostal joint
#16
The manubriosternal joint is also known as:
Xiphisternal joint
Costochondral joint
Sternocostal joint
Manubriocostal joint
#17
The intercostal spaces contain which important structures?
Intercostal muscles and tendons
Lymph nodes
Nerves and blood vessels
Fat tissue