Sternum Anatomy Quiz
1. In the image above, what does figure 1 depict?
A. The jugular notch
B. The xiphoid process
C. The sternal body
D. The clavicular notch
The answer is A, the jugular notch. It is also called the suprasternal notch.
2. In the image above, what does figure2 depict?
A. The sternal boy
B. The gladiolus
C. The xiphoid process
D. The manubrium
The answer is D, manubrium. This is the superior portion of the sternum, which allows for the attachment of the
first two ribs, as well as the clavicle bones.
3. In the image above, what does figure 3 depict?
1. In the image above, what does figure 1 depict?
A. The jugular notch
B. The xiphoid process
C. The sternal body
D. The clavicular notch
The answer is A, the jugular notch. It is also called the suprasternal notch.
2. In the image above, what does figure2 depict?
A. The sternal boy
B. The gladiolus
C. The xiphoid process
D. The manubrium
The answer is D, manubrium. This is the superior portion of the sternum, which allows for the attachment of the
first two ribs, as well as the clavicle bones.
3. In the image above, what does figure 3 depict?
