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  • Your rib bones help protect your heart and lungs e.g if you didnt have a rib bone your heart and lung wouldt supported :)

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How many bones in one rib?

There is one bone in each rib. The human rib cage typically contains 12 pairs of ribs, for a total of 24 individual rib bones.


What is a bone island on a rib?

A bone island on a rib is a benign growth of dense, compact bone that typically appears as a small, round lesion on the surface of the rib. It is usually asymptomatic and discovered incidentally on imaging studies. Bone islands are not typically associated with any health concerns or symptoms.


Common bone name for Costa?

The common name for the costa bone is the rib cage. These are the curved arches of the bones that extend from the spine toward the sternum.


What is the difference in a fractured bone and a broken bone?

A cracked rib is only partially broken; the rib is still mostly intact and able to do its job, and doesn't need (or have) any special treatment except not doing what cracked it in the first place. A broken rib is more dangerous, as there are two loose ends floating around that may pierce internal organs and do a lot more damage to you. It requires medical attention to ensure this does not happen, but there is not much more that can be done than keep an eye on it.


Can you get rib cancer?

Cancer can develop in any part of the body, including the ribs. Primary cancer of the rib bones is rare, but cancers from nearby organs or tissues can spread to the ribs, causing secondary cancer. Symptoms may include pain, swelling, and difficulty breathing. Treatment typically involves a combination of surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy.