Did you know your 24 ribs aren't all attached to the sternum? š¦“
The human rib cage normally contains 12 pairs of ribs. The first 7 pairs are true ribs, ribs 8ā10 are traditionally classified as false ribs, and ribs 11ā12 are floating ribs because they lack an anterior sternal attachment.
But ribs aren't simply a protective shell. Their flexible movement, together with the intercostal muscles and diaphragm, contributes to the mechanics of breathing.
This cinematic 3D medical visualization takes you inside the thoracic cage to reveal the anatomy and movement of your ribs.
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