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The clavicle is a bone that connects the sternum (breastbone) to the scapula (shoulder blade) and is not directly related to the ribs. The ribs are a set of bones that protect the organs in the chest cavity and are attached to the thoracic vertebrae in the back.
When refering to the directional terms in the anatomical postion, the clavicle is superior (meaning toward the head end or upper part of the body) to the ribs.
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How are your ribs numbered?
Ribs are numbered from top to bottom starting from the first rib near the clavicle (rib 1) down to the twelfth rib near the lower spine (rib 12). The ribs attach to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and connect to the sternum in the front, providing protection to the chest cavity.
What are the 4 parts of the thoracic cage?
The thoracic cage consists of the sternum (breastbone), 12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the costal cartilages that connect the ribs to the sternum.
Another name for the collarbone?
Another name for the collarbone is the Clavicle.
What is the scientific name for the collar bone?
The scientific name for the collar bone is clavicle.
Which bone is commonly referred to as the collarbone?
The clavicle is commonly referred to as the collarbone. It is a long bone that connects the shoulder to the chest and provides support for arm movements.
The sternum articulates with the ribs and clavicle?
Yes, it does.
The body of the sterum articulates directly or indirectl with the what?
Clavicle and Ribs
Bone connected to vertebrae and sternum?
your clavicle and your spinal cord.
Which part is attached to backbone?
There are many,skull,ribs,sacrum,clavicle
When numbering the ribs what is the first landmark to identify before you start counting?
Clavicle
Which bone joins the ribs to the top of the arm?
I believe you are looking for the clavicle. It connects the sternum to the scapula.
How are your ribs numbered?
Ribs are numbered from top to bottom starting from the first rib near the clavicle (rib 1) down to the twelfth rib near the lower spine (rib 12). The ribs attach to the thoracic vertebrae in the back and connect to the sternum in the front, providing protection to the chest cavity.
How far is the second intercostal from the clavicle?
The second intercostal space is located approximately 2 inches below the clavicle. This space is between the second and third ribs, along the side of the chest.
What bones make up the sternoclavicular joint?
The sternoclavicular joint is formed by the articulation between the clavicle (collarbone) and the manubrium of the sternum (breastbone), along with the first costal cartilage.
What are the 4 parts of the thoracic cage?
The thoracic cage consists of the sternum (breastbone), 12 pairs of ribs, 12 thoracic vertebrae, and the costal cartilages that connect the ribs to the sternum.
Why do ribs have joints?
There are joints in the ribs. There are the joints of the sternum, the joints of ribs, and the joints of costal cartilages.
What does the clavicle join the sternum to?
This question doesn't really make sense... The clavicle is the collarbone. The sternum - usually people are referring to the manubrium when talking about the sternum - is the hard bone that looks like the body of a necktie protecting your heart in the front of the body. The ribs attach to the sternum in front, to the spine in back. The clavicle attaches to the sternum at the notch at the base of your neck. When you protract the shoulders (hunch them forward), the notch is more pronounced for ease of location. In fact, the sternoclavicular joint is the only skeletal attachment of the shoulder complex. So really, the clavicle doesn't join the sternum to anything. The clavicle is joined to the sternum, giving the shoulder girdle it's one attachment to the axial skeleton.
