false rib

false rib

[¦fȯls ′rib]

(anatomy)

A rib that is not attached to the sternum directly; any of the five lower ribs on each side in humans.

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nose rib

A false, or partial, wing rib extending from the leading edge only to the main spar. It provides smoothness to the leading edge of a wing. Also called a false rib

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