Costae

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Costae)

In vertebrate anatomy, ribs (Latin: costae) are the long curved bones which form the cage. In most vertebrates, ribs surround the chest, enabling the lungs to expand and thus facilitate breathing by expanding the chest cavity. They serve to protect the lungs, heart, and other internal organs of the thorax. (Wikipedia)

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Ribs

Approved Date
03-Apr-2013

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