{# Crawler directives — per-engine only. A bare `robots` meta is deliberately absent: pruning here is a Google indexation decision, never a crawl block, so AI crawlers keep the full surface. #}

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.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7480 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0003252 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

Aviso médico

Este contenido es solo para fines educativos e informativos. No pretende ser un sustituto del consejo médico profesional, diagnóstico o tratamiento. Siempre busque el consejo de su médico u otro proveedor de salud calificado ante cualquier pregunta que pueda tener sobre una condición médica. Nunca ignore el consejo médico profesional ni demore en buscarlo debido a algo que haya leído en este sitio web.

Educational Disclaimer

This content is for educational and informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions.

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