Human Anatomy - Rib Cage Quiz

Ribs form the rib cage, providing protection to vital organs.

Human rib cage typically consists of 12 pairs of ribs.

The last two pairs of ribs are classified as 'floating ribs' as they are not attached to the sternum.

The rib cage protects the heart and lungs from external damage.

The costal head of the rib articulates with the thoracic vertebrae.

Rib 2 is commonly referred to as the 'sternal angle' or 'angle of Louis'.

Costochondritis is characterized by inflammation of the cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum.

Pectoralis major is not directly attached to the rib cage.

A 'popped rib' is medically termed as rib subluxation.

The junction between the body and the xiphoid process of the sternum is called the xiphisternal joint.

Not all ribs are directly attached to the sternum via costal cartilage.

Costal cartilage ossification refers to the calcification and hardening of the cartilage connecting a rib to the sternum.