SFS Thoracic Cage

Front

What is the portion of the sternum that is inferior to the manubrium?

Back

Body

Front

Which bones do all ribs articulate with?

Back

Thoracic vertebrae

Front

What type of ribs articulate with the sternum via a shared piece of costal cartilage, or not at all?

Back

False ribs

Front

What structure protects the heart, lungs, blood vessels, and kidneys, and provides an attachment point for muscles of the back, neck, chest, and shoulders?

Back

Thoracic cage

Front

What type of ribs articulate with the sternum via an individual piece of costal cartilage?

Back

True ribs

Front

What is the uppermost part of the sternum called?

Back

Manubrium

Front

What are the ribs called that do not attach to the sternum at all?

Back

Floating ribs

Front

What is the joint called where the xiphoid process meets the body of the sternum?

Back

Xiphisternal joint

Front

How many pairs of ribs are typically found in the human body?

Back

12 pairs

Front

What is the primary function of the thoracic cage?

Back

To protect vital organs and support the upper body.