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Thoracic Cage: Ribs

Ribs

Ribs

Lateral view of rib cage showing its connections to vertebrae. The first thoracic vertebra has a rib attached to it that curves across to the sternum.

This is a drawing of a rib cage that shows its connections to vertebrae. In particular, the first thoracic vertebra is labeled to display how a rib attached to it curves across and attaches to the sternum.

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