Question

Thoracic cage is made up of
(a) ribs, vertebral column & diaphragm
(b) ribs, diaphragm & sternum
(c) vertebral column, diaphragm & sternum
(d) ribs, vertebral column & sternum

Answer 1

Answer:

d}

Explanation:

vertebral column diagram in sternum

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Answer 2

Answer:

d

(d) ribs, vertebral column & sternum

The thoracic cage (rib cage) is the skeleton of the thoracic wall. It is formed by the 12 thoracic vertebrae, 12 pairs of ribs and associated costal cartilages and the sternum. The thoracic cage takes the form of a domed bird cage with the horizontal bars formed by ribs and costal cartilages.