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Thoracic Cage
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I). Functions
A). protects
B). supports
C). attachment point for muscles
D). supports the intercostal muscles
II). Sternum
Flat bone that lies in the anterior midline.
fusion of 3 bones
A). manubrium:
B). body
C). xiphoid process
III). Ribs
A). 12 pairs of ribs form the rib cage
B). 7 pairs true ribs
C). 3 pairs false ribs
D). 2 pairs floating ribs
IV). Structure of Rib
A). shape
B). shaft
C). costal groove
D). head of the rib
E). tubercle
walking skeleton from http://fxjoiner.com/movies_from_still_images.htm
