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Thoracic Cage

Thoracic Cage - Axial Skeleton

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This term refers to the chest region. Thorax
This skeletal part of the chest is a bony, cone-shaped cage that surrounds and protects the lungs, heart, large blood vessels and some abdominal organs. Thoracic cage
The sternum, ribs and thoracic vertebrae make up the WHAT? Thoracic cage
Also known as the breastbone, is a dagger-shaped bone located along the midline of the anterior chest. Sternum
These three parts, the manubrium, body and xiphoid process make up the WHAT? Sternum
The jugular notch is known as what? Suprasternal notch
Anteriorly, the top seven pairs of ribs attach directly to the WHAT? Sternum
What attaches the top seven pairs of ribs directly to the sternum? Costal cartilage
These seven pairs of ribs attach directly to the sternum and are called? True ribs
The five pairs of ribs that attach indirectly to the sternum by cartilage or do not attach at all are called? False ribs
The bottom two pairs of false ribs lack sternal attachment and are called? Floating ribs
What are the spaces in between the ribs called? Intercostal spaces
The suprasternal notch is a depression of the upper part of the manubrium between the two WHAT? Clavicles
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