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CH 12 voc. review
Bones of the Chest
Question | Answer |
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firm, but flexible segments of connective tissue that join the ribs to the sternum. the area where the costal cartilage meets the rib is the "costochondral joint" | costal cartilage |
12 pairs of bones that form the sides of the thorax. there are true ____, false ____, and floating ______. | ribs |
vertical bone of the anterior thorax to which the clavicle and ribs are attached. it is also known as the "breast bone". the "manubrium" is the triangular-shaped part of the ________, while the xiphoid process is inferior to it | sternum |
bony cage of the chest that contains the thoraic cavity with the heart, lungs and other structures. also known as the "rib cage" | thorax |