The rib cage is expansible and semi-rigid in nature. The expansive property allows the cage to expand during activities such as breathing. The three false ribs ...
In tetrapods, the rib cage intrinsically holds the muscles of respiration (diaphragm, intercostal muscles, etc.) that are crucial for active inhalation and ...
The ribs form the main structure of the thoracic cage protecting the thoracic organs, however their main function is to aid respiration. There are twelve pairs ...
The immature rib cage is largely cartilage, and ossifies through childhood. Compliant ribs allow transmission of greater impact energy to underlying viscera, ...