false ribs

plural noun

1. See floating rib
   any of the lower five pairs of ribs in man, attached behind to the thoracic vertebrae but in front not attached directly to the breastbone See floating rib

Example Sentences

The cartilages of the next three are united with each other, and are not attached to the sternum; these are called false ribs.

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The bullet, which proved fatal, entered his right breast, and was extracted from under the skin over the false ribs.

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To make sure, we feel the abdomen near to the line of the false ribs.

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"She has missed me," said Rodolphe, pulling from his wound a stiletto, which had been turned by one of the false ribs.

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With false ribs made from oars we strengthened the boats and put them in condition for another day's hammering.

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