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floating rib |
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floating rib any rib of the lower two pairs of ribs in man, which are not attached to the breastbone floating rib [¦flōd·iŋ ′rib] (anatomy) One of the last two ribs in humans which have the anterior end free. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There are twelve ribs, you know, and the two lower ones are called floating ribs, because they are not fastened to the breastbone. |
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