Anatomy and Cell Biology 3319 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: External Intercostal Muscles, Thoracic Vertebrae, Sternal Angle

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Rib cage acts to protect the thoracic organs; the lung and the heart. Thoracic vertebrae have aricular surfaces for the rib. Two articular surfaces on the body of the rib: one pointing superior, one on the inferior side. Head attaches and articulates to the vertebral bodies. Two articular surfaces (top and bottom) on the head which is arrow shaped: head sits on a neck, coming off the neck is the tubercle, a bony projection which points posteriorly. The body of the rib curves around: cross section shows it is not completely oval and is tapered aka grooved on the bottom side. Rib ends in costal cartilage which articulates with the sternum. Ligament connecting to the transverse process on top as well. The rib will be named after the transverse process it articulates with (below) Ribs go posteriorly first and wrap around to join up with the sternum. From outside to the inside: origin: inferior border of rib.

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