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The Thoracic Cage
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Anterior
bone of
thoracic cage
;
flat bone
; fusion of
three bones
Sternum
Superior
end of
sternum
Manubrium
Mid-portion
of
sternum
Body
Inferior
end of
sternum
Xiphoid process
Lateral
bones of
thoracic cage
Ribs
7
ribs
; attach
directly
to
sternum
True ribs
5 ribs
; attach
indirectly
or
do not
attach
False ribs
2 ribs
;
no attachment
Floating ribs
Posterior
bones of
thoracic cage
Thoracic vertebrae
Made of
hyaline
cartilage
;
secures ribs
to
sternum
Costal cartilages
Author
Shira
ID
241549
Card Set
The Thoracic Cage
Description
Figuring out the bones in the thoracic cage based on the descriptions
Updated
2013-10-19T21:22:56Z
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