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Rib cage (Thoracic cage)

Rib cage (Thoracic cage)

Experiment description

This experiment explains the structure of the rib cage. It is formed by 12 pairs of ribs, the sternum in the front, and the thoracic vertebrae at the back. The first seven pairs are true ribs, the next three are false ribs, and the last two are floating ribs. The rib cage protects vital organs like the heart and lungs and supports breathing.