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thoracic skeleton

skeleton of thorax

Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all skeletal elements in the thoracic region of the trunk. In most vertebrates this is the rib cage and sternum.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure subdivision of skeleton
Latin Name skeleton of thorax
FMA ID 77169

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the thoracic skeleton?

Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all skeletal elements in the thoracic region of the trunk. In most vertebrates this is the rib cage and sternum.

What is the Latin name for the thoracic skeleton?

The Latin name for the thoracic skeleton is skeleton of thorax.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:77169 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0014477 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)
  3. Wikipedia — thoracic skeleton Encyclopedia article (verified cross-reference)

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