Thoracic Cage
apart of axial skeleton
made up of ribs, sternum, and costal cartilage (hyaline cartilage)
thoracic vertebrae
True Ribs
pairs 1-7
connects directly to sternum
False Ribs
pars 8-12
pairs 8-10 connects indirectly to sternum
11-12 floating ribs
Sternum
breast bone
Pectoral Girdle
made up of 2 clavicles and 2 scapulas
Sternal End
connects to manubrile
Acromial End
connects to acromion of scapula
Clavicle
keeps shoulder in place and stable