Vertebral column and thoracic cage

Front

What is the flat bone that protects the anterior (front) of the thoracic cavity?

Back

Sternum - it forms the rib cage to protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

Front

What are the bones of the thoracic cavity that are attached to vertebrae only and are the lowest two false ribs?

Back

Floating ribs.

Front

How many ribs are found in the typical human?

Back

12 ribs.

Front

What are the flat bones that articulate directly to the sternum with costal cartilage called?

Back

True ribs.

Front

What is the middle, flat section of the sternum called?

Back

Body.

Front

What is the function of the rib cage?

Back

To protect the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels.

Front

What are the two types of ribs that do not attach directly to the sternum?

Back

False ribs and floating ribs.

Front

What is the difference between true ribs and false ribs?

Back

True ribs attach directly to the sternum, while false ribs do not.

Front

What is the total number of true ribs in the human body?

Back

7 true ribs.

Front

What is the anatomical term for the uppermost part of the sternum?

Back

Manubrium.