Rib

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/rib

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Costae
2. What is the human rib count?Typically 24 (12 pairs)
3. What are ribs and why are they important?Ribs are bendy bones that form a cage protecting your heart and lungs. They also help you breathe by moving up and down.
4. How many ribs do humans have?Humans usually have 24 ribs, arranged in 12 pairs.

Axial Skeleton: The central structural axis of the skeleton, comprising the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
Thoracic Cavity: The space within the chest enclosed by the rib cage, housing the heart, lungs, and major vessels.
Vertebrate: An animal belonging to the subphylum Vertebrata, characterized by the presence of a backbone or vertebral column.