The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

In this thesis, pediatric vertebrae and rib morphology data were collected from 3D reconstructions of 202 skeletally normal subjects between the ages of 1 and 19 years. This normative data was ...

The objectives of this study are to (1) quantify the age- and gender-related changes in normative pediatric spine and rib cage morphology and growth, (2) study the pathoanatomy of the vertebrae and ...

Skeleton - Rib Cage ... 12 pairs of ribs and 12 thoracic vertebrae. All of your ribs attach to your spine, but only the top seven pairs connect to your sternum.

Thoracic outlet syndrome occurs when something compresses the nerves, ... Slowly pull the cables toward the body by bending the elbows and drawing to the side of the rib cage.

Pain coming from a person’s rib cage may be nothing serious, or it may be a medical emergency, such as a heart attack. Learn potential causes here.