Rib CageIllustration copyright 2000 by Nucleus
Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
http://www.nucleusinc.com The rib cage consists of 24 ribs (2 sets of 12), which are attached
to a long, flat bone in the center of the chest called the sternum. The ribs
are connected to the sternum with a strong, somewhat flexible material called
cartilage. The rib cage help protects the organs in the chest, such as the heart
and lungs, from damage. ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerAdam Husney, MD - Family Medicine Current as ofMarch 21, 2017 Current as of:
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