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Pressure Is the Difference Between Systolic and Diastolic Pressure

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pressure is the difference between systolic and diastolic pressure.


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Fibula

A smaller of the two bones in the lower leg, situated on the lateral side of the tibia.

Costal Cartilage

The bars of hyaline cartilage that connect the ribs to the sternum, contributing to the elasticity and expansion capability of the rib cage.

True Ribs

The first seven pairs of ribs that are directly attached to the sternum through their costal cartilages, providing vital protection for the thoracic organs.

Sternum

The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, connected to the rib bones by cartilage, commonly known as the breastbone.

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