Floating rib injuries are caused, in part, by a vulnerability in human anatomy. The rib cage, which is made up of 12 pairs of ribs, doesn't fully attach to other bones in the same way at all points.

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The thoracic spine is made up of 12 bones that attach to your ribs ...

You’ve most likely heard of the rib cage. Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the ...

Your rib cage consists of 12 pairs of curved ribs that are evenly matched on both sides. Men and women have the same number of ribs. It’s a myth that men have one less pair of ribs than women. Your ...

The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

Is there anything 3D printers can't do? A 54-year-old Spanish man, who had a cancerous tumor in his chest wall, was recently fitted with a 3D printed sternum and rib cage. While the first-of-its-kind ...

Pain in the rib cage can result from injury or an underlying medical condition. Treatment may depend on the cause of the pain. Rib cage pain may be sharp, dull, or achy and felt at or below the chest ...