Monocytes are usually identified in stained smears by their large kidney shaped or notched nucleus. These change into macrophages after entering into the tissue spaces, and in endothelium can transform into foam cells.
As a quick overview, the muscles that attach to the first rib are: subclavius, anterior scalene, serratus anterior, middle scalene, and levator costae.The job of these muscles is either to fix the rib in place or draw it upwards.lso present are the superior intercostal artery and vein. As a quick overview, the muscles that attach to the first rib are: subclavius, anterior scalene, serratus anterior, middle scalene, and levator costae. The job of these muscles is either to fix the rib in place or draw it upwards.
Their costal cartilages are also attached with each other at different points. The 11th and 12th rib do not attach anteriorly to anything and just end in the muscles of body wall. They are, for this reason, called floating ribs.