Identify all the following components of the thoracic cage: True ribs Costal cartilage Manubrium The false ribs Sternum Sternal body The floating ribs Xiphoid process Xiphoid False ribs
Identify all the following components of the thoracic cage: True ribs Costal cartilage Manubrium The false ribs Sternum Sternal body The floating ribs Xiphoid process Xiphoid False ribs
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Identify all the following components of the thoracic cage:
True ribs
Costal cartilage
Manubrium
The false ribs
Sternum
Sternal body
The floating ribs
Xiphoid process
Xiphoid
False ribs
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INTRODUCTION
To explain: The components that form the thoracic cage.
Introduction:
The thoracic cage is a cartilaginous and bony structure that surrounds the thoracic cavity(which is a hollow space) and the pectoral girdle.
This cage serves to support the thorax, also protects the thoracic and abdominal internal organs from external forces and shock.
The components of the thoracic cage are explained below.
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