Vertebral Column, Thorax HESC310 4/14/2017 Axial Skeleton: Vertebral Column, Thorax Slides by Vince Austin; figures from Marieb & Hoehn 7th and 8th eds.; modifications and some slides by W. Rose Portions copyright Pearson Education Axial Skeleton
Bony Thorax (Thoracic Cage) Thoracic cage composed of Thoracic vertebrae dorsally Ribs laterally Sternum and costal cartilages anteriorly
Bony Thorax (Thoracic Cage) Functions Forms protective cage around heart, lungs, and great blood vessels Supports shoulder girdles and upper limbs Provides attachment for many neck, back, chest, and shoulder muscles Uses intercostal muscles to lift and depress thorax during breathing
Bony Thorax (Thoracic Cage) Figure 7.19a
Bony Thorax (Thoracic Cage) Figure 7.19b
Sternum (Breastbone) Dagger-shaped, flat bone lying in the anterior midline of thorax Results from fusion of three bones –manubrium, body, xiphoid process Anatomical landmarks include: jugular (suprasternal) notch, sternal angle, xiphisternal joint
Ribs Twelve pair of ribs form flaring sides of thoracic cage All ribs attach posteriorly to thoracic vertebrae Superior 7 pairs (true, or vertebrosternal ribs) attach directly to sternum via costal cartilages Ribs 8-10 (false, or vertebrocondral ribs) attach indirectly to sternum via costal cartilage Ribs 11-12 (floating, or vertebral ribs) have no anterior attachment
Ribs Figure 7.19a
Structure of a Typical True Rib Bowed, flat bone consisting of a head, neck, tubercle, and shaft Figure 7.20a
Structure of a Typical True Rib Bowed, flat bone consisting of a head, neck, tubercle, and shaft Transverse costal facet Figure 7.20b