one of a series of long, curved bones that form a bony cage to protect the heart and lungs
cuts from the rib area along the back of the animal, usually includes portions of the backbone and rib bone.
Bones attached to the spine and central portion of the breastbone, which support the chest wall and protect the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest.
bones of the skeleton protecting the internal organs of the thorax
The curved portions of the sides immediately back and under the shoulders.
Make of Sitka spruce, the ribs help to keep the proper forward curve in the soundboard.
Pieces of material spaced on the inside of a canoe hull to form its frame.
members between the keel and gunwale for supporting the hull
Structural supports spaced at intervals along the inside of a canoe.
Curved strips from gunnel to gunnel that form the shape of a wooden canoe hull; may also be used to add strength to the hull.
The curved portions of the sides immediately back of the shoulders and above the belly.
The bit when connects the running rails on a track to the spine on a steel track to which the supports are connected.
A series of bones in the chest which form a cage and protect the organs inside.
Curved bones connected to breastbone.
There are 12 pairs of thin curving bones, like struts, that extend around from the spine to support the chest cavity. image