ANATOMY
THE VERTEBRAL COLUMN
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Question
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Name the vertebral bone connected to the ribs.
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Cervical
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Thoracic
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Lumbar
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Coccyx
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Your thoracic spine is the middle section of your spine. It starts at the base of your neck and ends at the bottom of your ribs. It’s the longest section of your spine. Your thoracic spine consists of 12 vertebrae, labeled T1 through T12.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ribs are anchored posteriorly to the 12 thoracic vertebrae (T1–T12). The thoracic cage protects the heart and lungs.
Detailed explanation-3: -The rib cage consists of 24 ribs (2 sets of 12), which are attached to a long, flat bone in the centre of the chest called the sternum. The ribs are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called cartilage.
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