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thoracic rib cage

Term ID
UBERON:0003252
Synonyms
  • cavea thoracis
Definition
Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all ribs in an organism connected to the sternum and the vertebrae. Some vertebrates have abdominal ribs (gastrialia), not connected to the vertebrate - these are not considered part of the rib case. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6601-2165
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Relationships
is part of
has parts
is a type of
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