Thorax & Pulmonary System

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Thorax Anatomy

Breathing

Protection

Conduit

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Thoracic Wall

Formed by 12 ribs, 12 vertebrae, cartilage, sternum, and muscles

Function: Movement, respiration, protection

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Thoracic Wall

Thoracic cage provides structural support to the walls of the thoracic cavity

Functions:

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Superior Thoracic Aperture

Opening of thoracic cavity superiorly

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Ribs (costae)

Bones that originate on or between the thoracic vertebrae and thoracic cavity

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Ribs

12 pairs

1-7: true ribs

8-12: false ribs

11-12: floating ribs

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Sternum

Breastbone