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The inferior costal facet and superior costal facet are the points on the thoracic vertebrae at which the ribs articulate.

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What bones articulate with thoracic facets and demifacets?

The thoracic facets and demifacets articulate with the ribs, which form joints known as costovertebral joints. The facets on the thoracic vertebrae articulate with the heads of the ribs, while the demifacets articulate with the necks of the ribs.


What are The parts of the thoracic vertebrae that articulate with the ribs are?

The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae. The thoracic vertebrae also articulate with each other.


What flat bones articulate with the thoracic vertebrae?

The ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae.


Articular facets on the transverse processes are characteristics of vertebrae?

Yes, articular facets are small joints found on the transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae which articulate with the ribs. They contribute to the stability and articulation of the vertebral column, allowing for movements such as rotation and lateral flexion.


Which type of vertebra has facets that articulate with the tubercle of the ribs?

The thoracic vertebra


How many ribs articulate with the thoracic vertebrae and how many with the sternum?

There are 12 pairs of ribs that articulate with the thoracic vertebrae, one per vertebra. The upper 7 pairs of ribs articulate directly with the sternum, either via their own costal cartilage or the cartilage of the rib above. Ribs 8-10 articulate indirectly with the sternum through a shared cartilage, while ribs 11 and 12 are floating ribs that do not connect to the sternum.


What do all ribs articulate posteriorly with?

thoracic vertebrae :)


Where do ribs form a joint with the thoracic vertebrae?

headThe pedicle of the rib articulates with the transverse process of the thoracic vertebra.


Bear facets for articulation with ribs form part of bony thoracic cage?

The facets on the transverse processes of thoracic vertebrae articulate with the tubercles of the ribs to form joints called costovertebral joints, which enable movement of the ribs during respiration. These articulations play a crucial role in the mechanics of breathing and provide structural support to the thoracic cage.


What Vertebrae are not attached to ribs called?

The cervical and lumbar vertebrae do not articulate with the ribs. The thoracic vertebrae are the only ones that articulate with the ribs.


Are ribs connected to the lungs?

no. I can't write English very well, but i know for sure the ribs aren't connected with the lungs.


How many pairs of ribs are attached to the manubrium?

there are seven pairs of ribs that are comlpetely attached bonetobone and there are three pairs that are attached wiht cartilage. the last remaining"floating" ribs are not attached. All the ribs are atached to the spine.