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Match each term with its definition or description.
-Term for all the cells and cell fragments suspended in the blood
False Rib
Refers to the ribs that do not directly attach to the sternum but are connected to the true ribs above them.
Costal Cartilage
Flexible connective tissue that links the ribs to the sternum, facilitating the expansion and contraction of the chest cavity.
Sternum
The long, flat bone located in the center of the chest, to which the ribs are attached anteriorly, also known as the breastbone.
Curvatures
Bends or curves in a structure, organ, or path, which can vary in degree and can affect bodily functions or posture.
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