rib cage

noun

: the bony enclosing wall of the chest consisting chiefly of the ribs and the structures connecting them

Examples of rib cage in a Sentence

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In 2023, Dan paid tribute to his wife with a tattoo of her portrait on his rib cage. Adam England, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024 The left kidney is in the left upper quadrant, below the rib cage and behind the liver. Joy Emeh, Health, 19 Sep. 2024 Then a Cactus League comebacker drilled Treinen in the right rib cage March 9. Mike Digiovanna, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2024 Lady Amelia Windsor has various tattoos, including three bear cubs, a tiger on her left shoulder blade, and a petal on her rib cage. Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 28 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rib cage 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rib cage was in 1883

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“Rib cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20cage. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

rib cage

noun
: the bony enclosing wall of the chest consisting chiefly of the ribs and their connecting parts

Medical Definition

rib cage

noun
: the bony enclosing wall of the chest consisting chiefly of the ribs and the structures connecting them

called also thoracic cage

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