Human Rib Cage Anatomy Diagram - Structure and Function #268023 (License: Personal Use)

This medical illustration depicts the anterior view of the human thoracic skeleton, featuring the sternum centrally positioned with costal cartilages connecting the 12 pairs of ribs. The first seven ribs are true ribs attaching directly to the sternum, ribs 8-10 are false ribs connecting via cartilage to the cartilage of the rib above, and ribs 11-12 are floating ribs with no sternal attachment. The image uses color-coding to distinguish bone (beige) from cartilage (light blue) for clarity.

Used in anatomy textbooks, medical websites, educational platforms (e.g., Khan Academy, Visible Body), and healthcare training materials to teach thoracic skeletal structure. Matches user intent for learning human anatomy, preparing for exams, or clinical reference.