The Ribs Articulate with the ________ of the Vertebrae

Question

The ribs articulate with the ________ of the vertebrae.
A) spinous processes
B) transverse processes
C) laminae
D) pedicles
E) auric arches

Accepted Answer

The ribs articulate with the transverse processes of the vertebrae. The synovial joint formed between the rib tubercle and the transverse process is known as the costotransverse joint.