Your rib cage does much more than protect your organs. š¦“
The thoracic cage consists of the ribs, sternum, costal cartilage, and thoracic vertebrae. It protects the heart and lungs while also participating in the mechanical process of breathing.
During inhalation, coordinated movement of the ribs, intercostal muscles, and diaphragm expands the chest cavity and helps the lungs fill with air.
This cinematic 3D medical visualization takes you inside the rib cage to reveal how protection and respiration work together.
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