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What is called the protective enclosure formed by ribs?
Thoracic cage i think
What are the horses ribcage bones in a horse called?
Ribs, just like with any other animal. But if you're talking about the ribcage as a whole from the outside, that would be the barrel.
What is a human ribs called?
Human ribs are simply called ribs. They are long curved bones that form the ribcage and provide protection to the organs in the chest cavity.
What are the spaces between the ribs called?
Intercostal spaces
What protect organs in the upper body?
ribcage
How many ribs do humans have in the front of thier ribcage?
24 ribs (12 on each side).
Why are ribs 8 through 12 known as false ribs?
Because they do not articulate directly onto the vertebrae.
What are the vital organs of the ribs and sternum?
The ribs, sternum and thoracic vertebrae make up the ribcage.
Where are the floating ribs located?
Floating ribs are the last two pairs of ribs in the ribcage, with one on each side. They are called "floating" because they do not attach to the sternum (breastbone) like the other ribs. Instead, they are attached only to the vertebrae in the back.
Tightness around ribcage?
Tightness around the ribcage can be caused by broken ribs, pulled or strained muscles, or fluid in or around the lung or heart.
Why are the 11th and 12th pairs of ribs called floating ribs?
The 11th and 12th pairs of ribs are called floating ribs because they are not attached to the sternum or connected to other ribs through cartilage. Instead, they only attach to the vertebrae in the back, leaving them free at the front. This lack of anterior attachment gives them a "floating" appearance, allowing for greater flexibility and movement in the lower ribcage.
What bones do you think protect the lungs?
The lungs and heart are protected and surrounded by the ribs called the rib cage.
