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The thoracic cage would be your spinal column and the ribs connected to it, as well as the sternum in the front.
I know one of the primary functions is that it helps to provide protection to vital organs, as the majority of our organs are in our thoracic cavity.
I'm not sure what the other main function is but making an educated guess, I'd have to say that it would be to provide support and structure for the trunk of the body.
What else can I help you with?
What are the 4 parts of the thoracic cage?
Sternum which is composed of manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process. Ribs Costal cartilage Thoracic vertebrae
What is the scientific name for the rib cagge?
Ribcage is the scientific name.The rib cage defines the thorax, or upper body, so the medical term for rib cage is 'thoracic cage'. (Thore -ASS-ik)
Name the bones of the thoracic cage?
The ribs, the thoracic vertebrae and the sternum, some would also consider the clavicle part of the thoracic cage.
What 2 organs are protected by the thoracic cage?
The heart and lungs are protected by the thoracic cage. The ribcage surrounds and provides support to these vital organs, helping to protect them from external injuries.
What bone protects the lungs?
The rib cage is the bone that protects the lungs. The ribs are connected to the thoracic vertebrae at the back and the sternum at the front to form a protective enclosure around the lungs and other vital organs in the chest.
What are the 4 parts of the thoracic cage?
Sternum which is composed of manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process. Ribs Costal cartilage Thoracic vertebrae
Are ribs part of the thoracic cage?
Yep, the ribs are what make up the thoracic cage.
The sternum is part of the ----- a. Appendicular skelton b. Cranium c. Pelvic girdle d. Thoracic cage?
d. Thoracic cage
How many thoracic vertebrae?
The part of the skeleton enclosing the thorax, consisting of the thoracic vertebrae, ribs, coastal cartilages, and sternum.
One of the 24 in the thoracic cage?
Ribs
Does the thoracic cage house the heart and lungs?
no
What are the bones in your rib cage called?
A typical human thoracic cage consists of 24 ribs, the sternum and 12 thoracic vertebrae.
What is the scientific name for the rib cagge?
Ribcage is the scientific name.The rib cage defines the thorax, or upper body, so the medical term for rib cage is 'thoracic cage'. (Thore -ASS-ik)
When the volume of the thoracic cage decreases what pressure increases?
When the volume of the thoracic cage decreases, the pressure inside the thoracic cavity increases. This increased pressure aids in exhalation by forcing air out of the lungs.
What is the organs protected by the thoracic cage?
The heart and lungs.
What is the bony framework of the thoracic cavity?
rib cage
Name the bones of the thoracic cage?
The ribs, the thoracic vertebrae and the sternum, some would also consider the clavicle part of the thoracic cage.
