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bony thorax
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forms a cage to protect major organs
made up of three parts: sternum, ribs, thoracic vertebrae |
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false ribs
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do not connect directly into sternum
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appendicular skeleton
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limbs (appendages), pectoral girdle (shoulder), pelvic girdle
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pectoral (shoulder) girdle
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composed of two bones: clavicle (collarbone - attaches to sternum) and scapula (shoulder blade)
these bones allow the upper limb to have exceptionally free movement |
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glenoid cavity
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receives head of humerus
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