The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the organs inside the chest. These organs include the heart and lungs, which are two of our most ...

Geometry, Growth, and Shape of the Normative Pediatric Thoracic and Lumbar Spines and Rib Cage Monday, November 27, 2017 1:00 PM-3:00 PM BIOMED PhD Thesis Defense Title: Geometry, Growth, and Shape of ...

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