Ribcage

GPTKB entity

Statements (50)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:anatomical_structure
gptkbp:arterialSupply Intercostal arteries
gptkbp:articulatesWith Sternum
Thoracic vertebrae
Costal cartilages
gptkbp:associatedWith Costochondritis
Flail chest
Pectus carinatum
Pectus excavatum
Rib fracture
gptkbp:composedOf Ribs
Sternum
Thoracic vertebrae
gptkbp:connectedTo Clavicle
Scapula
gptkbp:developedBy Ossifies from cartilage
gptkbp:function Assists in respiration
Protection of vital organs
Support for upper body
gptkbp:hasJoint Costochondral joint
Costovertebral joint
Sternocostal joint
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ribcage
gptkbp:innervates Intercostal nerves
gptkbp:location Thorax
gptkbp:muscleAttachment gptkb:Serratus_anterior
Latissimus dorsi
Pectoralis major
Diaphragm
Intercostal muscles
Rectus abdominis
Scalene muscles
Subclavius
Transversus thoracis
gptkbp:numberOfPairsOfRibs 12
gptkbp:numberOfRibs 24
gptkbp:partOf Human skeleton
gptkbp:photographed gptkb:X-rays
gptkb:CT_scan
MRI
gptkbp:protectedBy gptkb:Heart
Lungs
Major blood vessels
gptkbp:region False ribs
Floating ribs
True ribs
gptkbp:scientificName Cavea thoracis
gptkbp:surroundedBy Thoracic cavity
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:New_Crobuzon
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6