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    • Rib cage | Anatomy & Function | Britannica
    • The Ribs: Location, Anatomy, Functions, & Labeled Diagram
    • Anatomy Of The Rib Cage
    • Rib cage - Anatomy, Structure, Function, Development

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  2. www.theskeletalsystem.net › rib-cageRib Cage: Names of Bones, Anatomy, Functions, & Labeled Diagram

    Functions. The rib cage protects the two major organs in the thoracic cavity, the heart and the lungs. Supports the upper body, keeping it stable. It provides a point of attachment for the clavicles, thus establishing the connection between the arm and the axial skeleton.

  3. www.kenhub.com › en › libraryThoracic cage: Anatomy and clinical notes - Kenhub

    6 de jun. de 2023 · The thoracic cage takes the form of a domed bird cage with the horizontal bars formed by ribs and costal cartilages. It is supported by the vertical sternum (anteriorly) and the 12 thoracic vertebrae (posteriorly). The main function of the thoracic cage is to support thorax and protect the vital structures within it (e.g. heart, lungs, aorta, etc).

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  5. www.britannica.com › science › rib-cageRib cage | Anatomy & Function | Britannica

    Hace 3 días · Rib cage, basketlike skeletal structure that forms the chest, or thorax, made up of the ribs and their corresponding attachments to the sternum and the vertebral column. The rib cage surrounds the lungs and the heart, serving as an important means of bony protection for these vital organs.

  6. www.theskeletalsystem.net › chest-bones › ribsThe Ribs: Location, Anatomy, Functions, & Labeled Diagram

    18 de nov. de 2022 · The ribs are 12 pairs of curved, flat bones that form the thoracic cage or rib cage, the bony structure that shapes the thoracic cavity and protects various organs. Despite being relatively thin and light, these bones are highly resilient.

  7. theskeletalsystem.org › rib-cageRib Cage: Names of Bones, Anatomy, Functions, & Labeled Diagram

    12 de dic. de 2023 · Functions The thoracic basket shields the two primary organs within the thoracic cavity – the heart and the lungs. It upholds the upper body, ensuring its stability.

  8. open.oregonstate.education › aandp › chapter7.5 The Thoracic Cage – Anatomy & Physiology - Open Educational...

    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.

  9. teachmeanatomy.info › thorax › bonesThe Ribs - Rib Cage - Articulations - Fracture - TeachMeAnatomy

    14 de jul. de 2023 · Written by Oliver Jones. Last updated July 14, 2023 • 42 Revisions •. Rib Structure. Articulations. Rib Fractures. Take the Quiz. 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).