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Learn about the rib cage, the bony structure that protects the heart and lungs in the thoracic cavity. Find out the names, anatomy, functions, and joints of the 37 bones that make up the rib cage, and see a labeled diagram.
14 Ιουλ 2023 · The ribs are a set of twelve paired bones which form the protective ‘cage’ of the thorax. They articulate with the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as cartilage (known as costal cartilage). As part of the bony thorax, the ribs protect the internal thoracic organs.
12 Δεκ 2023 · Learn about the thoracic basket, also known as the rib cage, the osseous framework that protects the heart and lungs. Find out the names, numbers, and connections of the 37 bones that form the rib cage, and see a labeled diagram.
The rib cage or thoracic cage is an endoskeletal enclosure in the thorax of most vertebrates that comprises the ribs, vertebral column and sternum, which protect the vital organs of the thoracic cavity, such as the heart, lungs and great vessels and support the shoulder girdle to form the core part of the axial skeleton.
18 Νοε 2022 · Learn about the ribs, the 12 pairs of flat bones that form the thoracic cage and protect the heart and lungs. Find out their location, classification, articulations, muscle attachments, and more with diagrams and FAQs.
21 Ιαν 2018 · Learn about the ribs, the curved bones that partially enclose and protect the chest cavity and vital organs. Find out how the ribs are numbered, connected and move during respiration.
30 Οκτ 2023 · The ribs are curved, flat bones which form the majority of the thoracic cage. They are extremely light, but highly resilient; contributing to their role in protecting the internal thoracic organs. There are twelve pairs of ribs, all of which articulate with the vertebral column. However, only seven have a direct articulation with the sternum.
