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 ...

The findings, published in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery ... Follow-up of Posterior Decompression and Fusion Surgery for Thoracic Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament Go ...

The concept for the design, conceived by Toronto-based design studio rzlbd, is inspired by the thorax diagram: a symmetrical system of organs and circulation located between the neck and the abdomen.

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.

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 ...