Thoracic skeleton

System Musculoskeletal

Thoracic skeleton

Definition

Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all skeletal elements in the thoracic region of the trunk. In most vertebrates this is the rib cage and sternum.

Also known as skeleton of thorax, thoracic part of axial skeleton, thoracic skeleton — per UBERON

The Thoracic skeleton is a part of the Musculoskeletal.