• Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Module 2 |
Complete Review & Study Guide 2025
Which of the following statements about the thoracic cage is FALSE?
-The sternum does not ossify until an individual reaches 30 years of age.
-The false ribs are also known as vertebrochondral ribs.
-Depressing the ribs causes a decrease in the volume of the thoracic cavity.
-The costal cartilages allow increased flexibility in the ribs such that the ribs can bend and move to
cushion shocks or absorb some blows. - ANSWER ✔----The sternum does not ossify until an
individual reaches 30 years of age.
Which of the following consists of five fused vertebrae and articulates with the pelvic girdle?
-Sacrum
-Sternum
-Manubrium
-Coccyx - ANSWER ✔----Sacrum
What type of vertebrae are characterized by short, stumpy spinous processes and large bodies?
-Lumbar vertebrae
-Sacral vertebrae
-Thoracic vertebrae
-Cervical vertebrae - ANSWER ✔----Lumbar vertebrae
What is the name of the first cervical vertebra?
Complete Review & Study Guide 2025
Which of the following statements about the thoracic cage is FALSE?
-The sternum does not ossify until an individual reaches 30 years of age.
-The false ribs are also known as vertebrochondral ribs.
-Depressing the ribs causes a decrease in the volume of the thoracic cavity.
-The costal cartilages allow increased flexibility in the ribs such that the ribs can bend and move to
cushion shocks or absorb some blows. - ANSWER ✔----The sternum does not ossify until an
individual reaches 30 years of age.
Which of the following consists of five fused vertebrae and articulates with the pelvic girdle?
-Sacrum
-Sternum
-Manubrium
-Coccyx - ANSWER ✔----Sacrum
What type of vertebrae are characterized by short, stumpy spinous processes and large bodies?
-Lumbar vertebrae
-Sacral vertebrae
-Thoracic vertebrae
-Cervical vertebrae - ANSWER ✔----Lumbar vertebrae
What is the name of the first cervical vertebra?
