Intermediate Body of Sternum Quiz
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Q1. What type of joint connects the body of the sternum with the manubrium?
- Fibrous syndesmosis
- Primary cartilaginous joint
- Synovial hinge joint
- Secondary cartilaginous joint
Q2. What type of joint normally connects the body of the sternum with the xiphoid process?
- Synovial saddle joint
- Fibrous suture
- Primary cartilaginous joint
- Secondary cartilaginous joint
Q3. The second costal cartilage articulates with which parts of the sternum?
- Xiphoid process only
- Manubrium and body
- Body and xiphoid process
- Manubrium only
Q4. Which costal cartilage articulates at the junction of the body and xiphoid process?
- First costal cartilage
- Third costal cartilage
- Seventh costal cartilage
- Tenth costal cartilage
Q5. The body of the sternum develops from how many principal sternebrae?
- Two
- Eight
- Six
- Four
Q6. What can remain visible on the anterior surface of the adult sternal body after fusion of the sternebrae?
- Spinous processes
- Intervertebral discs
- Vertebral foramina
- Transverse ridges
Q7. Which muscle has a broad attachment to the anterior surface of the body of the sternum?
- Latissimus dorsi
- Levator scapulae
- Supraspinatus
- Pectoralis major
Q8. Which muscle arises in part from the posterior surface of the lower sternal body?
- Middle scalene
- Transversus thoracis
- Serratus anterior
- External intercostal
Q9. The superior border of the sternal body participates directly in forming which landmark?
- Sternal angle
- Jugular notch
- Clavicular notch
- Superior thoracic aperture
Q10. Why are the lateral borders of the sternal body anatomically important?
- They contain foramina for spinal nerves
- They form the vertebral canal
- They articulate with thoracic transverse processes
- They contain costal notches for costal cartilage articulations