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ribcage

British  
/ ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the bony structure consisting of the ribs and their connective tissue that encloses and protects the lungs, heart, etc

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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One fossil revealed a segmented cartilaginous sternum, along with sternal ribs, intermediate ribs, and connections linking the ribcage to the shoulder girdle.

From Science Daily Apr. 23, 2026

As it struck the ground, Istanbul Yurdum Spor's captain raced over and started performing rudimentary CPR, pumping its ribcage, according to footage sent to AFP by team manager Fatih Buyuk.

From Barron's Feb. 24, 2026

Among the items now costing more: ribcage straight ankle women’s jeans, priced $10 more at $108, and original fit men’s jeans that are $5 more at $84.50.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 16, 2026

People Magazine also clocked that a tiny "T" tattoo for Tom is visible on the actress's ribcage, just barely peaking out of her dress.

From Salon Jan. 6, 2025

It looks like an infant with its head buried in his ribcage.

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen

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