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 ...

Webb adds that a slouched posture also compresses the diaphragm, limiting oxygen intake and endurance, while misalignment ...

“The psoas is the only muscle that connects the rib cage, which we would actually call like the thoracic spine, with the leg,” says Aimee Lake, a senior integrative pelvic health physical ...

In addition to the skull, the remains include parts of the spine and rib cage. Archaeologists believe that there could be additional grave sites and artifacts on the land, but for now the Jennings ...

Red blood cells are made in the marrow of flat bones. Together, the bones make up the thoracic cage (or rib cage). Its job is to protect the heart and lungs, which are among the body's most vital ...

The condition is less commonly found in the thoracic spine (middle portion), possibly because the rib cage serves to stabilize this area and make it less subject to the effects of wear and tear over ...

From top to bottom, these are: The cervical spine (the neck) – the first seven vertebrae located just below the skull The thoracic spine – the 12 vertebrae ... Deep and thinner muscles connect from ...