Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all skeletal elements in the thoracic region of the trunk. In most vertebrates this is the rib cage and sternum. [ https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rib_cage ]
Synonyms: thoracic skeleton thoracic part of axial skeleton skeleton of thorax
Term information
- EHDAA2:0002013
- Wikipedia:Thoracic_skeleton
- FMA:77169
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