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What do you call this the barrel shaped enclosure that extends around the chest from the back bone to the front of the body?
That is called the rib cage. It consists of the ribs, sternum, and thoracic vertebrae, and its main function is to protect the internal organs, such as the heart and lungs.
How does the ribs works with other system to keep the body healthy?
Ribs are the protective cage bones for your vital organs (minus the brain).
Ribs 8 thought ribs 10 are called?
The chest of a human body consists of the heart, lungs and ribs to protect both vital organs. Ribs 1-7 are commonly called the true ribs.
What are the bottom two pairs of ribs called?
ANSWER:Yes they are. See the related link for more information on this.
What protective bone structure is missing from the ventral side of the thoracic cavity in a frog?
RIBS
What is the scientific name for ribs?
The Latin name for ribs is Costae, or costa. The ribs are called the "Costals."
What ribs 8-10 called?
Ribs 8-10 are called false ribs because they do not have a direct attachment to the sternum. Instead, they connect to the cartilage of the rib above them, which then attaches to the sternum.
What is the protective bone of the heart?
ribs, i think so but im only 9 years old
What is the normal angle of the ribs?
The normal 90 degree angle formed by the 10th rib is called a costal angle. The symmetry is even on both sides.
Ribs that join the sternum directly are called?
True
What is the cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum called?
The cartilage that connects the ribs to the sternum is called costal cartilage.
What is the structure that connects the ribs to the sternum called?
The structure that connects the ribs to the sternum is called the costal cartilage.
