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Ribs are best described as flat bones. They have a thin, flattened shape and are curved to form the protective structure of the rib cage, which encases vital organs such as the heart and lungs. This flat bone structure allows for a lightweight yet strong framework, facilitating both protection and flexibility during breathing.
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The ribs and sternum are best classified as?
The ribs and sternum are best classified as the rib cage. Most of the ribs and sternum consist of bone.
A bone that is platelike is classified as?
A bone that is platelike is classified as a flat bone. Flat bones, such as the skull or ribs, have a flattened, thin shape and provide protection and support.
What is the common name for ribs?
The rib bone is also know as either the coastal ribs or floating ribs depending on the location of the rib bone.
Do you cook baby back ribs bone up or down?
The ribs should be cooked with bone down.
Is a 3oz serving of pork ribs including the bone or not?
Yes, it would not be pork ribs if the bone was not included.
What are false ribs?
False ribs are ribs that have no direct attachment to the sternum (breast bone).
What is a common name for rib cage?
The rib bone is also know as either the coastal ribs or floating ribs depending on the location of the rib bone.
What bone attached to the ribs?
spinal cord
Synonym for ribs?
The words bone or ridge can be used as synonyms for the word ribs.
Are ribs made of bone or cartilage?
Ribs are primarily made of bone, specifically a type of bone called cancellous or spongy bone, which is covered by a layer of compact bone. However, the cartilage component is also significant; the anterior ends of the ribs, particularly the costal cartilage, are made of hyaline cartilage. This cartilage connects the ribs to the sternum and allows for flexibility and expansion of the ribcage during breathing.
What are the bones called that connect the ribs?
the bone is called the ribbon bone
What is chest?
It's a medical/anatomical condition where the ribs and the breast bone form a raised ridge rather than laying pretty much flat. A bit like the breast bone/shape of birds.
