Term Name:	thoracic rib cage
Synonyms:	cavea thoracis
Definition:	Subdivision of skeletal system that consists of all ribs in an organism connected to the sternum and the vertebrae. Some vertebrates have abdominal ribs (gastrialia), not connected to the vertebrate - these are not considered part of the rib case.
Ontology:	Uberon Ontology [UBERON:0003252]