ribs

     

In vertebrate anatomy, ribs (Latin costae) are the long curve bones which form the ribcage. In most animals, ribs surround the chest (Latin thorax) and protect the lungs, heart, and other internal organs of the thorax. In some animals, especially snakes, ribs may provide support and protection for the entire body.

Trivia about ribs

  • Most people are born with 12 pairs of these; some have more & Adam wound up one short
  • You have 7 true pairs of these & 5 false pairs (2 of which are floating)
  • Most people have 12 pairs of these bones, all attached to the spine
  • When Sizzler has these "all-you-can-eat", they'll stick to yours
  • Short, baby back, St. Louis style
  • There are 12 pairs of these bones in the body
  • You've got 24 of these in the front of your chest, protecting your inner organs
  • The number of pairs of these in mammals varies from 9 in whales to 24 in sloths; humans normally have 12
  • Parts of these bones form a "cage" that protects the heart & lungs
  • The 10th to 12th of these body parts that form a "cage" articulate with single vertebrae
  • These bones are classified as true, false, & floating
  • A W-shaped rack was created & named for these "anatomical" taste treats
  • The upper 7 pairs of these are attached to the breastbone; the others are considered "false" or "floating"

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