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The intercostal arteries, veins, and nerves run through which of the following?
 
  a. Costal groove on the top of each rib
  b. Costal groove on the bottom of each rib
  c. Fibers of the intercostal musculature
  d. Surface of the parietal pleura

Question 2

Which of rib pairs connect directly to the sternum?
 
  a. 1 through 4
  b. 1 through 7
  c. 1 through 12
  d. 11 through 12



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Just below each rib are a thoracic artery, vein, and nerve that supply blood flow and nerve com-munications to that region of the chest wall (Figure 9-17).

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Rib pairs 1 through 7 are known as the true ribs because they are attached directly to the sternum.



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