Thoracic Wall (Part 3: Joints)
A
Symphysis A. Manubriosternal joint B. Xiphisternal joint
B
Synchondrosis A. Manubriosternal joint B. Xiphisternal joint
D
Synchondrosis in the first rib A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
B
Which of the following is a synovial joint? A. Costochondral joint B. Interchondral joint C. Intervertebral joint D. Manubriosternal joint
C
Which of the following is not a synovial joint? A. Costotransverse joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternocostal joint of the 1st rib D. Sternocostal joint of the 2nd rib
C
Anterior and posterior ligaments connecting the manubrium and the sternal end of the clavicle A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
D
Anterior and posterior radiate ligaments between the sternum and the costal cartilage are associated with which joint? A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
D
Articular cavities often absent and fibrocartilage covers articular surfaces A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
D
Articulation between costal cartilage with sternum A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
D
Articulation between costal cartilages of __- and ___ ribs is fibrous A. 6th and 7th B. 7th and 8th C. 8th and 9th D. 9th and 10th
A
Articulation between lateral end of costal cartilage with sternal end of rib A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
C
Articulation between sternal end of clavicle with manubrium of sternum and 1st costal cartilage A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
B
Articulation between the head of the rib and the demifacets(facet) it is attached to A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
C
Costoclavicular ligament is associated with what joint? A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
A
Passes from the neck of the rib to the transverse process, strengthening the anterior aspect of the costotransverse joint A. Costotransverse ligament B. Interchondral ligament C. Costoclavicular ligament D. Sternoclavicular ligament
A
Passing from the tubercle of the rib to the tip of the transverse process strengthen the posterior aspect of the costotransverse joint A. Lateral costotransverse ligament B. Superior costotransverse ligament
B
Radiate and intra-articular ligaments of head of rib A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
C
Saddle type of synovial joint A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
A
No movement normally occurs at this joint A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Intervertebral joint
C
Between costal cartilages of 6th and 7th, 7th and 8th, and 8th and 9th ribs A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Interchondral joint D. Sternocostal joint
B
Broad band that joins the crest of the neck of the rib to the transverse process superior to it. A. Lateral costotransverse ligament B. Superior costotransverse ligament
A
Cartilage and bone are bound together by periosteum A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
A
Hyaline cartilaginous joint A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
B
May be divided into a strong anterior costotransverse ligament and a weak posterior costotransverse ligament. A. Lateral costotransverse ligament B. Superior costotransverse ligament
B
Synovial plane joint A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
D
Synovial plane joint in 2nd to 7th rib A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
B
The aperture between this ligament and the vertebra permits passage of the spinal nerve and the posterior branch of the intercostal artery A. Lateral costotransverse ligament B. Superior costotransverse ligament
A
The fibrous layer of the joint capsule of the costovertebral joint is strongest ___, where it forms a radiate ligament of head of rib A. Anteriorly B. Laterally C. Medially D. Posteriorly
C
The only bony articulation of the thorax to the shoulder girdle A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
C
This joint is divided into two compartments by an articular disc A. Costochondral joint B. Costovertebral joint C. Sternoclavicular joint D. Sternocostal joint
