FALSE RIBS Meaning and
Definition
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False ribs are a set of ribs in the human skeleton that differ from the true ribs in their attachment to the sternum. Specifically, false ribs are the set of ribs that are attached to the cartilage of the rib above, rather than directly to the sternum. They are called false ribs because they are not directly connected to the sternum and lack the same level of support that the true ribs have.
In the human body, there are typically twelve pairs of ribs, with the upper seven pairs being classified as true ribs, while the remaining five pairs are considered false ribs. False ribs are numbered eight to twelve, with the last two pairs being commonly referred to as floating ribs. They are known as such because they don't have any anterior attachment to either the sternum or the costal cartilage, giving them a floating appearance.
Despite their classification as false ribs, they still play a crucial role in protecting the organs within the thoracic cage. While they do not directly connect to the sternum, they attach to the vertebrae in the back and help enclose and protect vital organs such as the heart and lungs. Their structure, although distinct from true ribs, contributes to the overall rigidity and stability of the ribcage. False ribs facilitate the expansion and contraction of the thoracic cavity during respiration, supporting the process of breathing.
Common Misspellings for FALSE RIBS
- dalse ribs
- calse ribs
- valse ribs
- galse ribs
- talse ribs
- ralse ribs
- fzlse ribs
- fslse ribs
- fwlse ribs
- fqlse ribs
- fakse ribs
- fapse ribs
- faose ribs
- falae ribs
- falze ribs
- falxe ribs
- falde ribs
- falee ribs
- falwe ribs
- falsw ribs
Etymology of FALSE RIBS
The term "false ribs" is derived from the Latin word "falsus", meaning false, and the Old English word "rib", meaning rib. In anatomy, the term "false ribs" refers to the lower ribs of the ribcage that do not directly attach to the sternum (breastbone) but instead are connected to the cartilage of the ribs above them. There are typically twelve pairs of ribs, with the first seven pairs called "true ribs" and the remaining five pairs referred to as "false ribs". The term "false" is used to indicate that these ribs are not directly connected to the sternum, unlike the true ribs.
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