Bones of the Thorax: Interactive Quizzes for Medical Students

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a type of rib classified based on its attachment to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Cervical

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True

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False

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Floating

Question 2

What is the name of the projection on the left lateral border of the sternum?

Accepted Answer

Xiphoid process

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Manubrium

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Body

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Jugular notch

Question 3

Which thoracic vertebra is the largest and most complex in structure?

Accepted Answer

T1

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T5

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T9

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T12

Question 4

What is the name of the opening in the sternum through which the aorta and pulmonary trunk pass?

Accepted Answer

Sternal foramen

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Jugular notch

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Manubrial notch

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Xiphoid notch

Question 5

What is the name of the synovial joint between the rib and the transverse process of a vertebra?

Accepted Answer

Costotransverse joint

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Costovertebral joint

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Intercostal joint

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Sternoclavicular joint

Question 6

Identify the feature that does NOT belong to the sternum:

Accepted Answer

Clavicular notch

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Manubrium

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Xiphoid process

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Body

Question 7

Which vertebra articulates with the first rib?

Accepted Answer

T1

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T2

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C7

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C6

Question 8

Identify the most mobile part of the thoracic cage:

Accepted Answer

Ribs

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Vertebrae

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Sternum

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Clavicle

Question 9

Which type of ribs directly connect to the sternum?

Accepted Answer

True ribs

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False ribs

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Floating ribs

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Vertebral ribs

Question 10

Identify the joint formed between the head of a rib and the transverse process of a vertebra:

Accepted Answer

Costotransverse joint

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Sternoclavicular joint

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Costovertebral joint

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Intervertebral joint

Question 11

Which structure is NOT part of the thoracic inlet?

Accepted Answer

Xiphoid process of the sternum

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Manubrium of the sternum

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First rib

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Body of T1 vertebra

Question 12

Where are the intercostal muscles located?

Accepted Answer

Between the ribs

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Between the vertebrae

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Between the sternum and the ribs

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Inside the thoracic cavity

Question 13

What is the type of joint that connects the ribs to the vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous joint

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Synovial joint

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Fibrous joint

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Gliding joint

Question 14

Which rib is referred to as the 'floating rib'?

Accepted Answer

12th rib

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1st rib

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10th rib

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7th rib

Question 15

What is the name of the groove on the posterior surface of the ribs where the intercostal vessels and nerve are located?

Accepted Answer

Intercostal groove

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Costal groove

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Vertebral groove

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Subcostal groove

Question 16

What is the name of the bony landmark on the lateral aspect of the sternum that articulates with the clavicle?

Accepted Answer

Clavicular notch

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Sternal angle

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Manubrial notch

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Xiphisternal joint

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a type of thoracic vertebra?

Accepted Answer

Cervical vertebra

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Typical vertebra

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Lumbar vertebra

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Atypical vertebra

Question 18

What is the term for the space between adjacent ribs?

Accepted Answer

Intercostal space

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Pleural cavity

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Mediastinum

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Thoracic inlet

Question 19

Which rib is known as the 'floating rib'?

Accepted Answer

11th rib

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1st rib

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10th rib

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7th rib

Question 20

The costal groove on the thoracic vertebrae serves as an attachment site for which structure?

Accepted Answer

Ribs

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Sternum

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Clavicle

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Scapula

Question 21

Which rib articulates with the T12 vertebra?

Accepted Answer

12th rib

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9th rib

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11th rib

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10th rib

Question 22

Which of the following statements about the thoracic cage is true?

Accepted Answer

It is a protective structure for the vital organs

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It does not play a role in respiration

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It is highly flexible and allows for significant expansion

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It is formed entirely by the ribs

Question 23

Which bone serves as the keystone of the thoracic cage?

Accepted Answer

Sternum

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Vertebrae

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Clavicle

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Ribs