Medical MCQ-A 27 yr old worker fall from a roof and is brought to the emergency depament. His physical examination and computed tomography (CT) scan reveal dislocation fracture of the thoracic veebrae. The fractured body of the T7 veebra aiculates with which of the following pas of the ribs?

A 27 yr old worker fall from a roof and is brought to the emergency depament. His physical examination and computed tomography (CT) scan reveal dislocation fracture of the thoracic veebrae. The fractured body of the T7 veebra aiculates with which of the following pas of the ribs?

Head of the sixth rib

Neck of the seventh rib

Tubercle of the seventh rib

Head of the eighth rib

Question Category:

Anatomy

Correct Answer:

Head of the eighth rib

Description:

The body of veebra T7 aiculates with the head of the seventh and eighth ribs. The neck of a rib does not aiculate with any pas of the veebra. The transverse process of the veebra aiculates with the tubercle of the corresponding rib.

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