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6 de jun. de 2023 · The thoracic cage, also known as the rib cage, is the osteocartilaginous structure that encloses the thorax. It is formed by the 12 thoracic vertebrae , 12 pairs of ribs and associated costal cartilages and the sternum .
- Manubriosternal Joint
Manubriosternal joint (Symphysis manubriosternalis) The...
- Costal Margin
The costal margin is a cartilaginous arch formed by the...
- Intervertebral Joints
Flexion is limited by tension of the posterior longitudinal...
- Thoracic Vertebrae
Bones. There are 12 thoracic vertebrae (denoted as T1-T12)...
- Intercostal Blood Vessels
Arteries and veins of the thoracic wall. The thoracic wall...
- Costochondral Joints
Costochondral joints (Articulationes costochondrales) The...
- Manubriosternal Joint
The thoracic cage (rib cage) forms the thorax (chest) portion of the body. It consists of the 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages and the sternum (Figure 7.5.1). The ribs are anchored posteriorly to the 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1–T12). The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs.
The human rib cage comprises 37 bones: Sternum (1, unpaired): It is also known as the breastbone and can be felt at the center of the chest. This bone articulates with the first 7 ribs. Thoracic vertebrae (12, unpaired): These are the 12 bones in the thoracic spine (T1-T12).
24 de oct. de 2012 · The thoracic cage, a flexible framework of bones and cartilage, is conical in shape. It is narrower at the top and broadens to fit and protect some critical organs of respiration and circulation—that is, the lungs and heart.
14 de jul. de 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 de dic. de 2023 · The human thoracic basket consists of 37 bones: Sternum (1, singular): Also recognized as the breastbone, it is palpable at the center of the chest. This bone articulates with the first 7 ribs. Thoracic vertebrae (12, singular): These comprise the 12 bones in the thoracic spine (T1-T12).
30 de oct. de 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.