Question

importance of thoracic vertebrae​

Answer 1

Answer:

Thoracic vertebrae has the following importance:

1. Provides posterior attachment for the ribs, thereby stabilizing the rib cage.

2. It protects the heart and the lungs.

Hope you will be able to understand.

Answer 2

Answer:

$Thoracic (mid back) - the main function of the thoracic spine is to hold the rib cage and protect the heart and lungs. The twelve thoracic vertebraeare numbered T1 to T12. The range of motion in the thoracic spine is limited. Lumbar (low back) - the main function of the lumbar spine is to bear the weight of the body.$