APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

ANATOMY

MUSCULOSKELETAL AND SOFT TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which one is a bone? More than one could be correct.
A
Skull.
B
Ankle.
C
Ribs.
D
Pectorals.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The ribs are the bony framework of the thoracic cavity. 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 of ribs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Rib details. Human ribs are flat bones that form part of the rib cage to help protect internal organs. Humans usually have 24 ribs, in 12 pairs. 1 in 500 people have an extra rib known as a cervical rib.

Detailed explanation-3: -Most people have 24 ribs, with 12 on each side of the body. The ribs and rib cage are excellent examples of the human body’s multi-faceted and multi-functional design. They are strong enough to support the skeleton and protect the vital organs in the chest cavity, including the heart, lungs, and spleen.

Detailed explanation-4: -The rib cage surrounds the lungs and the heart, serving as an important means of bony protection for these vital organs.In total, the rib cage consists of the 12 thoracic vertebrae and the 24 ribs, in addition to the sternum.

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