Bones of the Chest

Question 1

Thorax

Answer 1

(THOR-asks). The chest or pulmonary trunk consisting of the sternum, ribs, and thoracic vertebrae. It is an elastic, bony cage that serves as a protective framework for the heart, lungs, and other internal organs.

Question 2

Ribs

Answer 2

12 pairs of bones forming the wall of the thorax

Question 3

Scapulas (2)

Answer 3

(SKAP-yuh-luh) AKA shoulder blade. The large , flat, triangular bone of the shoulder. There are two scapulas.

Question 4

Sternum

Answer 4

(STUR-num), AKA the breastbone. The flat bone that forms the ventral (front) support of the ribs

Question 5

Clavicle

Answer 5

AKA collarbone. The bone that joins the sternum and scapula.