The Thoracic Cage 18. The major bony components of the thorax (excluding the vertebral column) are the and the 19. Differentiate between a true rib and a false rib. Is a floating rib a true or a false rib? 20. What is the general shape of the thoracic cage?
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The thoracic cage, excluding the vertebral column, primarily consists of the ribs and the sternum. This structure provides protection to the vital organs in the chest, including the heart and lungs, and supports the shoulder girdle and upper limbs. Show more…
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5. Identify the bone markings in the photo of a typical vertebra. 6. List whether the statement is true or false. a. The manubrium is inferior to the xiphoid process. b. Floating ribs are not attached to the vertebral column. c. Vertebrochondral ribs are classified as false ribs. d. The sternal angle is a result of the fusion of the body and the xiphoid process. e. All of the ribs articulate posteriorly with the vertebral column.
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True ribs are _________ a. ribs $8-12$ b. attached via their costal cartilage to the next higher rib C. made entirely of bone, and thus do not have a costal cartilage d. attached via their costal cartilage directly to the sternum
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