Term Name: | thoracic rib cage |
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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. |
Ontology: | Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0003252] |