Chest Wall, Ribs and Intercostal Spaces
- Previous year questions on Chest Wall, Ribs and Intercostal Spaces for NEET PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Postgraduate), from the Anatomy section of the exam.
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- 36 live questions in Chest Wall, Ribs and Intercostal Spaces.
- Anatomy is worth about 17 of 300 questions on the exam. See every subject’s weightage.
- Question set last updated 3 Sept 2026.
Q1.The second costochondral joint is a
- AFibrous joint
- BSynovial joint
- CSynchondrosis✓ Correct answer
- DSyndesmosis
Q2.The joint between the attachment of the 8th and the 9th rib to the 7th rib is a
- AFibrocartilaginous joint
- BSymphyseal joint
- CSynovial joint✓ Correct answer
- DFibrous joint
Q3.While performing drainage of fluid from the pleural cavity, the needle is introduced through all of the following structures except-
- ASkin
- BThoracic fascia
- CPulmonary pleura✓ Correct answer
- DIntercostal muscles
Q4.Lower two parts of sternal body is fused by:
- A8 years
- B10 years
- C12 years
- D14 years✓ Correct answer
Q5.Neurovascular bundle in each intercostal space comprises of
- AIntercostal nerve
- BPosterior intercostal vein
- CPosterior intercostal artery
- DAll of the above✓ Correct answer
Q6.While doing thoracocentesis, it is advisable to introduce needle along?
- AUpper border of the rib✓ Correct answer
- BLower border of the rib
- CIn the center of the intercostals space
- DIn anterior pa of intercostals space
Q7.Vertebrosternal rib is:
- A7th✓ Correct answer
- B8th
- C10th
- D12th
Q8.Superior intercostal aery is a branch of
- ACostocervical trunk✓ Correct answer
- BDorsal scapular aery
- CThyrocervical trunk
- DInternal thoracic aery
Q9.All of the following is included in chest wall except?
- ARibs
- BThoracic Vertebrae
- CSternum
- DLumbar vertebrae✓ Correct answer
Q10.The internal thoracic veins are tributaries of the :
- AAzygos
- BSubclan
- CInternal jugular
- DBrachiocephalic✓ Correct answer
Answer key
Q1: C. Synchondrosis; Q2: C. Synovial joint; Q3: C. Pulmonary pleura; Q4: D. 14 years; Q5: D. All of the above; Q6: A. Upper border of the rib; Q7: A. 7th; Q8: A. Costocervical trunk; Q9: D. Lumbar vertebrae; Q10: D. Brachiocephalic.
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