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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.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 11y agothe function of the thoraxis to hold the wings up
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∙ 14y agoThe function of a rib cage is to protect your heart, lungs, and other organisms close to the heart area.
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∙ 13y ago- supports pectoral gridle and upper limbs
- functions in breathing
- protects thoracic and upper abdominal organs
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∙ 14y agovetebral column sternum costal cartilage ribs manubrium xiphoid process
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∙ 13y agoIt's main 2 functions are to protect the heart and lungs.
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What are the 4 parts of the thoracic cage?
Sternum which is composed of manubrium, gladiolus, and xiphoid process. Ribs Costal cartilage Thoracic vertebrae
The sternum is part of the?
thoracic cage
What are the bones surrounding your lungs?
The lungs are surrounded by the bones of the thoracic cage. The thoracic cage consists of the following bones:12 pairs of rib12 thoracic vertebrasternum
What is thoracic compliance?
that portion of total ventilatory compliance ascribable to compliance of the thoracic cage
What are facts about the ribs?
The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage
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.
What are the general functions of thoracic cage?
The thoracic cage protects the organs that are contained within it.
The sternum is part of 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.
What are the bones surrounding your lungs?
The lungs are surrounded by the bones of the thoracic cage. The thoracic cage consists of the following bones:12 pairs of rib12 thoracic vertebrasternum
What is thoracic compliance?
that portion of total ventilatory compliance ascribable to compliance of the thoracic cage
Does the thoracic cage house the heart and lungs?
no
One of the 24 in the thoracic cage?
Ribs
What are facts about the ribs?
The human rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage
What are the bones in your rib cage called?
A typical human thoracic cage consists of 24 ribs, the sternum and 12 thoracic vertebrae.
