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6 cze 2023 · Learn about the thoracic cage, the osteocartilaginous structure that encloses the thorax and protects the vital organs. Find out its components, functions, joints, and clinical notes.
- Manubriosternal Joint
This movement increases slightly the anteroposterior...
- Intervertebral Joints
Flexion is limited by tension of the posterior longitudinal...
- Interchondral Joints
The interchondral joints are plane-type joints, meaning they...
- Costal Margin
The costal margin is a cartilaginous arch formed by the...
- Costochondral Joints
Costochondral joints (Articulationes costochondrales) The...
- Costovertebral Joints
The costovertebral joints describe two groups of synovial...
- Manubriosternal Joint
Learn about the components and functions of the thoracic cage, which forms the chest portion of the body and protects the heart and lungs. The thoracic cage consists of the sternum and 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages.
The rib cage or thoracic cage is an endoskeletal enclosure in the thorax of most vertebrates that protects the vital organs and supports the shoulder girdle. It consists of 12 pairs of ribs, vertebrae, sternum and muscles, and has a major role in respiration and ventilation.
24 lut 2023 · Learn about the components, parts, and classifications of the thoracic cage, which forms the chest portion of the body and protects the heart and lungs. The thoracic cage consists of the sternum and 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages.
Learn about the components, parts, and classifications of the thoracic cage, which forms the chest portion of the body and protects the heart and lungs. The thoracic cage consists of the sternum and 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages.
Learn about the components, parts, and functions of the thoracic cage, which forms the chest wall and protects the heart and lungs. Find out how the ribs are classified into true, false, and floating ribs based on their attachment to the sternum.
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