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What are the general functions of thoracic cage?

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Protect the heart and lungs.

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What are general functions of the thoracic cage?
The thoracic cage protects the organs that are contained within it.
What is the Function of thoracic cage?
1. breathing 2. protect viscera in the thoracic+abdominal cavities 3. support pectoral girdle and upper limbs
General shape of thoracic cage is?
I had this for my anatomy class, and my teacher told us it was an upside down ice cream cone.
What is the general shape of the thoracic cage?
The answer is "cone-shape" noted in the Lab Book A&P CAT VERSION Eliane Marieb page 137
General shape of thoracic cage?
misshapen truncated cone.