rib cage

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. the enclosure formed by the ribs and their connecting bones.

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rib cage Scientific  

1. The bony structure in the chest formed by the ribs and sternum (breastbone) that encloses and protects the heart and lungs.

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Etymology

Origin of rib cage

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

It’s not the classic version most parents sing while slowly swaying and clapping — Pearce’s rendition rages with enough bass to rattle rib cages.

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And as his absence dragged on, the medical staff turned its attention to his rib cage, realizing that might be causing the delays in his recovery.

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But Muncy said he felt a “twinge” in his rib cage while taking batting practice in Arizona during the Dodgers’ last trip and has been shut down indefinitely from most baseball activities.

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But while thoughtfully stylized, Schoenbrun’s film still comes across as a story “created from the rib cage,” as star Lundy-Paine describes it.

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The eastern wall was completely gone, revealing timber arches that reminded me of an exposed rib cage.

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