Question

What is Ribcage
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Answer 1

Answer:

The thoracic cage (rib cage) forms the thorax (chest) portion of the body. It consists of the 12 pairs of ribs with their costal cartilages and the sternum (Figure 1). The ribs are anchored posteriorly to the 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1–T12). The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs.

Answer 2

Answer:

The hollow ,bony structures formed by the ribs is called rib cage. Internal organs of our body such as heart ,lungs, liver lie inside the strong bony rib cage. The rib cage protects the delicate internal organs like heart, liver and lungs. The rib cage also take part in our breathing movement.