The Thoracic Cage (The Thorax) Includes All of the Following

Question

The thoracic cage (the thorax) includes all of the following bones except:
A)the scapula.
B)12 pairs of ribs.
C)the vertebral column.
D)the sternum.

Accepted Answer

The scapula is not considered part of the thoracic cage. The thoracic cage is comprised of the 12 pairs of ribs, the vertebral column, and the sternum. The scapula is a part of the pectoral girdle and is not connected to the thoracic cage.