Regarding the ribs:a) the 1 st costal cartilage articulates with the manubrium by a synovial jointb) the radiate ligament has two bands, upper and lowerc) the typical ribs are 3 rd to 10 thd) the groove for the subclavian artery is anterior to the scalene tubercle on the 1 st ribe) the angle of the 2 nd rib is the most posterior part of its curvature
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" - The 1st costal cartilage actually forms a synchondrosis (a cartilaginous joint) with the manubrium, not a synovial joint. - Conclusion: This statement is **false**. Show more…
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