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thoracic vertebrae
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What articulates with the rib posteriorly?
The ribs articulate posteriorly with the vertebrae at costal facets.Bethany S. Fl.
What articular surfaces are unique to the thoracic vertebra?
The surface that articulates with the ribs which is simply called the the "Demi-Facet" for the head of the rib. There is also a part on the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae which acts as a block to prevent the rib from moving posteriorly.
What bones articulates with pelvis?
the rib cage
What part of the rib articulates with the body of the vertebra?
headThe pedicle of the rib articulates with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebra.
What is the surface that articulates with the tubercle of a rib?
transverse costal facets
What part of the femur articulates with the pelvic bone?
One side of the pubis articulates interiorly with the other side of the pubis, joining at the pubic symphysis. Posteriorly it articulates with the sacrum, the Acetabulum proximally articulates with Femur bone. So therefore there are three articulation points for the pelvic girdle.
What part of the sternum articulates with rib pairs 2-7?
Body
What is the rib cage attached to?
they are attached by cartilage formed between the actual rib and the back bone
Where do ribs form a joint with the thoracic vertebrae?
headThe pedicle of the rib articulates with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebra.
Which bone's medial end articulates with the sternum and its lateral end articulates with the scapula?
The clavicle. This bone is normally not consideredto be part of the shoulder an instead a part of the thorax, which is also true. The reason it is part of the shoulder is that it joint part of the scapula to form the soked of the glenohumeral joint.
What is atelectasis posteriorly?
atelectasis = collapse of the lungs. posteriorly = toward the back.
Clavicle bone articulates with?
the medial end articulates with the sternum and the distal end articulates with the humerus and scapula.
