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The bony thorax is comprised of the ribs and the sternum.
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∙ 15y agoThat is your rib cage.
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Another name for chest bone?
Another name for the chest bone is the sternum. The sternum is just one bone of 25 which make up the thorax, or chest, of the human body.
The bony thorax is also known as?
If you are looking for a single bone meaning thorax, there isn't one. The thorax is a region or area of the body, rather than a singular bone name. The thorax is the part of the body from the neck to the diaphram. In insects, its the part of the body with the legs and wings. Its the middle segment in an arthropod. The bones in the thorax consists of the ribs, the spine and the cartilage sternum. These are a protective cage for the vital organs, the lungs and the heart. See the related link for more information.
Shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
The clavicle is the only shoulder girdle bone that articulates with the sternum.ClavicleThe clavicle is part of the pectoral girdle and its proximal part articulates with the sternum.
What organs do the bones of the thorax protect?
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
What anatomical position is the head to the thorax?
the head is superior to the thorax. the thorax is inferior to the head.
What bone lies in the anterior midline of the thorax?
the sternum
What is the s-shape bone in the upper thorax?
Clavicle
The first rib is deep to which bone along the anterior thorax?
The clavicle or collar bone.
What does the the bony thorax protect?
The bony thorax protects the heart and liver. Wrong... the bone thorax protects the heart and LUNGS as it also allows the respiratory muscle to create a vacuum that will draw air into the lungs. while the Ribs withing in the bone thorax will protect not only the thoracic organs, but as well the spleen, most of the liver and to some extent the kidneys.
Which bone in the shoulder girdle articulates and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
The scapula
What is shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
the clavicle
Another name for chest bone?
Another name for the chest bone is the sternum. The sternum is just one bone of 25 which make up the thorax, or chest, of the human body.
The bony thorax is also known as?
If you are looking for a single bone meaning thorax, there isn't one. The thorax is a region or area of the body, rather than a singular bone name. The thorax is the part of the body from the neck to the diaphram. In insects, its the part of the body with the legs and wings. Its the middle segment in an arthropod. The bones in the thorax consists of the ribs, the spine and the cartilage sternum. These are a protective cage for the vital organs, the lungs and the heart. See the related link for more information.
In what part of the anatomy is the stemum bond?
The sternum is a bone in the chest (thorax). It is part of the skeletal system.
What is the structure of a skeleton?
Axial, skull, backbone, bony thorax, appendicular skeleton, upper appendages, periosteum, compact bone, spongy bone.
Shoulder girdle bone that articulates with and transmits forces to the bony thorax?
The clavicle is the only shoulder girdle bone that articulates with the sternum.ClavicleThe clavicle is part of the pectoral girdle and its proximal part articulates with the sternum.
Is the cavity in a bone also called tissue?
The cavity is an empty space which is then occupied by tissue, in this case bone marrow. i.e. your thorax is a cavity which houses your Lungs, Heart etc.....
