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:

Endochondral Ossification

A process during fetal development where cartilage is systematically replaced by bone, forming the skeletal system.

Secondary Ossification Centers

Regions in the epiphyses of long bones where bone tissue forms during the growth process.

Appositional Growth

A process by which tissues increase in width or diameter through the addition of new layers on the surface of existing ones.

Bone Tissue

Bone tissue is a type of connective tissue that forms the skeleton of the body, providing structure, protection, and lever support for muscle action.