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Q: What does a separated rib mean?
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Ribs in Roman language?

The word for rib in the Latin language is costa, (plural=costae), if you mean the rib bone. If you mean the rib of a ship, the word is statumen.


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Are one of the definitions for the Hebrew word for rib include cell or unit?

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What does tracer uptake in the right ninth rib mean?

it may mean that you have a lesion in the rib perhaps due to injury or fracture, could be benign or otherwise. Consult a neurosurgeon and discuss.


Are bumpy ribs common?

the rib cage has gabs between the so every bone is separated this creates a cage that protects the lungs and heart organ..


What does disarticulated mean?

To become separated at the joints.To become separated at the joints.To become separated at the joints.To become separated at the joints.To become separated at the joints.To become separated at the joints.


What does costochondral mean?

Costochondral means related to the rib and its cartilage.


What does the medical terminology combining form cost- mean?

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When you have a broken rib you should sleep so that there is no pressure on it. This might mean sleeping on your back or on your good side.


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If I have rib cage pain, does this mean that I have fractured/broke a rib?

While rib cage pain can be caused by a broken or fractured rib there could be several other causes as well including inflammation of the cartilage near the breastbone, pleurisy, muscle spasms, and osteoporosis. Only a doctor can tell you for sure what if causing your particular rib cage pain.