Ribs, Rib Cage and Sternum

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What are the three types of ribs in the human body?

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True Ribs, False Ribs, Floating Ribs.

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What is the function of the rib cage?

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The rib cage protects vital organs such as the heart and lungs and supports the upper body.

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What are True Ribs?

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True ribs are the first seven pairs of ribs that attach directly to the sternum via costal cartilage.

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What are False Ribs?

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False ribs are the next three pairs of ribs (8th to 10th) that do not attach directly to the sternum but connect to the 7th rib's cartilage.

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What are Floating Ribs?

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Floating ribs are the last two pairs of ribs (11th and 12th) that do not attach to the sternum or to other ribs.

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What is the Manubrium?

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The Manubrium is the upper part of the sternum, connecting to the clavicles and the first pair of ribs.

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What is the Sternal Angle?

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The Sternal Angle is the angle formed between the manubrium and the body of the sternum, marking the level of the second rib.

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What is the Body of the Sternum?

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The Body of the Sternum is the longest part of the sternum, connecting to the true ribs.

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What is the Xiphoid Process?

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The Xiphoid Process is the small, cartilaginous extension at the lower end of the sternum.

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What are Costal Cartilages?

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Costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum.