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The thoracic cage consists of the .
thoracic vertebrae
sacrum and coccyx
cervical vertebrae
ribs
sternum
Transcript text: Multiple Select Question
Select all that apply
The thoracic cage consists of the $\qquad$ .
thoracic vertebrae
sacrum and coccyx
cervical vertebrae
ribs
sternum
Solution
The thoracic cage consists of the following:
Thoracic vertebrae
Ribs
Sternum
Explanation for each option:
Thoracic vertebrae: Correct. The thoracic vertebrae are part of the thoracic cage, providing attachment points for the ribs and supporting the structure of the cage.
Sacrum and coccyx: Incorrect. The sacrum and coccyx are part of the vertebral column but are located below the thoracic region and are not part of the thoracic cage.
Cervical vertebrae: Incorrect. The cervical vertebrae are located in the neck region and are not part of the thoracic cage.
Ribs: Correct. The ribs form a major component of the thoracic cage, encasing and protecting the thoracic organs.
Sternum: Correct. The sternum, or breastbone, is a central part of the thoracic cage, to which the ribs are connected via costal cartilages.
In summary, the thoracic cage is composed of the thoracic vertebrae, ribs, and sternum.