thoracic rib cage

cavea thoracis

Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all ribs in an organism connected to the sternum and the vertebrae. Some vertebrates have abdominal ribs (gastrialia), not connected to the vertebrate - these are not considered part of the rib case.

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal subdivision of skeleton
Nombre latino cavea thoracis
FMA ID 7480

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the thoracic rib cage?
Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all ribs in an organism connected to the sternum and the vertebrae. Some vertebrates have abdominal ribs (gastrialia), not connected to the vertebrate - these are not considered part of the rib case.
What is the Latin name for the thoracic rib cage?
The Latin name for the thoracic rib cage is cavea thoracis.

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.