The thoracic cage bones include more than just the ribs, though. They also include the sternum and the thoracic vertebrae, where the ribs form. Unfortunately, while the ribs protect the heart ...

Your sternum is located in the middle of your chest and is also known as the breastbone. It protects the organs of your torso from injury and serves as a connection point for other bones and muscles.

Figure 4: Pharmacological inhibition of adipocyte formation enhances bone-marrow engraftment in wild-type mice. Femurs, thorax and tails were isolated free of muscle and tendons; when appropriate ...

Thoracic ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament (TOPLL) is a rare condition associated with ectopic bone formation in the thoracic spine. A long-term follow-up study from Japan shows ...