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false rib
false ribn. Any of the lower ribs that do not unite directly with the sternum. The five lower pairs of ribs in humans are false ribs.false′ rib′
n. any of the lower five ribs on either side of the body, which are not directly attached to the sternum. [1490–1500] false rib
false rib[¦fȯls ′rib] (anatomy) A rib that is not attached to the sternum directly; any of the five lower ribs on each side in humans. nose ribA false, or partial, wing rib extending from the leading edge only to the main spar. It provides smoothness to the leading edge of a wing. Also called a false ribfalse rib
false ribn. Any of the lower ribs that do not unite directly with the sternum. The five lower pairs of ribs in humans are false ribs.false ribOne of the lower ribs (8, 9, and 10) that do not join the sternum directly. Their cartilage connects to the cartilage of the seventh rib. The variation in the anatomy of the lower ribs may be considerable (i.e., there may be only two false ribs). Synonym: vertebrochondral ribSee also: ribfalse rib Any of the five pairs of lower ribs that are attached to cartilages rather than directly to the breastbone (sternum). See also FLOATING RIB.ThesaurusSeerib |