. The cat : an introduction to the study of backboned animals, especially mammals. Cats; Anatomy, Comparative. CHAP. III.] SKELETON OF THE BEAD AND TRUNK. 49 § 14. Having considered the dorsal part of the axial skeleton— the backbone—we may now proceed to consider that opposite, or ventral structure, the breastbone, together with those parts (the ribs, with their cartilages), which connect the backbone and breastbone together. The breastbone and ribs, with the dorsal vertebras, to. Fig. 24.— Skeleton op the Thorax. c. End of xiphoid cartilage. ca. One of the costal cartilages. to. Sternebrae o
. The cat : an introduction to the study of backboned animals, especially mammals. Cats; Anatomy, Comparative. CHAP. III.] SKELETON OF THE BEAD AND TRUNK. 49 § 14. Having considered the dorsal part of the axial skeleton— the backbone—we may now proceed to consider that opposite, or ventral structure, the breastbone, together with those parts (the ribs, with their cartilages), which connect the backbone and breastbone together. The breastbone and ribs, with the dorsal vertebras, to. Fig. 24.— Skeleton op the Thorax. c. End of xiphoid cartilage. ca. One of the costal cartilages. to. Sternebrae of body of sternum Xiphoid process. Presternum or manubrium. which the ribs are dorsally attached, together constitute the skeleton of the thorax. The thoracic part of the axial skeleton thus forms a sort of bony cage in which, during life, those most important organs, the heart and lungs, are sheltered and protected. § 15. The breastbone, or sternum, extends along the ventra. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Mivart, St. George Jackson, 1827-1900. New York : Scribner's
Size: 1138px × 2196px
Photo credit: © Library Book Collection / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
Keywords: ., bookcentury1800, bookdecade1880, booksubjectanatomy, bookyear1881
