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What are the functions of the thoracic wall?
What are the functions of the thoracic wall?
The functions of the thoracic wall include protecting all structures inside the thorax (e.g., heart and lungs) and providing a mechanical basis for breathing.
How many ribs do humans have?
How many ribs do humans have?
Humans have 12 ribs.
What is the difference between true ribs and false ribs?
What is the difference between true ribs and false ribs?
True ribs (ribs 1-7) attach directly to the sternum via costal cartilage, while false ribs (ribs 8-10) attach to the costal cartilage of the rib above to indirectly attach to the sternum.
What are floating ribs?
What are floating ribs?
What forms the inferior border of the thoracic cage anteriorly?
What forms the inferior border of the thoracic cage anteriorly?
What is the function of the thoracic wall?
What is the function of the thoracic wall?
How many ribs are there in total?
How many ribs are there in total?
What is the difference between true ribs and false ribs?
What is the difference between true ribs and false ribs?
What are floating ribs?
What are floating ribs?
What forms the inferior border of the thoracic cage anteriorly?
What forms the inferior border of the thoracic cage anteriorly?
