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Preferred term

Ribs  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • A set of twelve curved bones which connect to the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as costal cartilage. Together, they form a protective cage around the internal thoracic organs.

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In other languages

  • French

  • Côte
  • Os costal
  • Os costaux

URI

http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-RW21GPS6-M

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