RibCage

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:articulatesWith gptkb:Spine
Sternum
gptkbp:associatedWith Costochondritis
Rib fracture
Thoracic outlet syndrome
gptkbp:composedOf Ribs
Sternum
Thoracic vertebrae
gptkbp:connectsTo Clavicle
Scapula
gptkbp:developedBy Ossifies from cartilage
gptkbp:function Protects vital organs
Supports respiration
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label RibCage
gptkbp:location gptkb:Human_body
gptkbp:muscleAttachment gptkb:Serratus_anterior
Latissimus dorsi
Trapezius
Diaphragm
Intercostal muscles
Rectus abdominis
Scalene muscles
Subclavius
Transversus thoracis
External oblique
Levator costarum
Pectoral muscles
Pectoralis minor
Rhomboid muscles
Sternocleidomastoid
gptkbp:numberOfPairsOfRibs 12
gptkbp:numberOfRibs 24
gptkbp:partOf Thorax
gptkbp:presentIn gptkb:Mammals
Birds
Reptiles
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Heart
Lungs
Major blood vessels
gptkbp:region False ribs
Floating ribs
True ribs
gptkbp:scientificName Cavea thoracis
gptkbp:shape Conical
gptkbp:supports Shoulder girdle
Upper limbs
gptkbp:surroundedBy Thoracic cavity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Dubfire
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6