The Ribs Articulate with the

question 52

Multiple Choice

The ribs articulate with the

• A) spinous processes of the vertebrae.
• B) transverse processes of the vertebrae.
• C) laminae of the vertebrae.
• D) pedicles of the vertebrae.
• E) vertebral foramen.

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Definitions:

Mantle-Derived Magmas

Magma that originates from the Earth's mantle, typically characterized by its composition which can influence the type of volcanic eruption.

Continental Crust

The thick part of the Earth's crust that forms the continents and continental shelves, composed mostly of granite.

Decompression Melting

The process where melting occurs in upwelling mantle material as it experiences lower pressures without a corresponding decrease in temperature, leading to magma formation.

Mantle-Derived Magmas

Magma that originates from the melting of the Earth's mantle, leading to volcanic activity.