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anterior view of a human thoracic cage.
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Major body bones Cranium:(also know as the skull) support the structure of the face and protects the brain  Mandible:(jaw) hold the lower portion of teeth and allows chewing to take place  Ribs: protect the two important involuntary muscles and have three categories True Ribs: the first seven of the rib cage and are connected to the vertabrate in the back and sternum in the front False Ribs: the next three pairs, shorter then the true Ribs and are connected to the vertabrate in the back…
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The skeleton of the thorax, or chest (fig. 308), is an osseocartilaginous cage which contains and protects the principal organs of respiration and
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The ribs are a set of 12 pairs bones which form the protective ‘cage’ of the thorax. The first seven sets of ribs, known as "true ribs" also known as
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Transversus thoracis is an intrinsic muscle of the anterior chest wall primarily involved in forced breathing. Learn this topic now at Kenhub!
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The thoracic cage - the ribs and sternum | Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (BSB 141) | Study Guides
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Internal thoracic artery stems from the subclavian artery to supply the skin and muscles of the thoracic wall. Learn everything about its anatomy at Kenhub!
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Anterior Thoracic Cage
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Bradley Blair Osteopath on Instagram: "Thoracic mobility The thoracic cage, also known as the rib cage, is the osteocartilaginous structure that encloses the thorax. It is formed by the 12 thoracic vertebrae, 12 pairs of ribs and associated costal cartilages and the sternum. The main function of the thoracic cage is to support thorax and protect the vital structures within it (e.g. heart, lungs, aorta, etc). In addition, the rigid structure of the cage allows it to be an attachment point…
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thoracic cage "Atlas of Human Anatomy" R.D. Sinelnikov
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Illustration about Rib Cage, isolated on the white. Illustration of physiology, mesh, anatomy - 13250227
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