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There are no joints in the ribcage but the ribs are attached to the vertebrae by cartilage so they are flexible to an extent. They can't be moved around too far or they will break. They are also attached by cartilage to the sternum (breastbone) and can be slightly pushed in toward the back of the body (like when giving CPR) again this can cause a lot of damage/pain. The last two ribs (at the end toward the hips) are 'floating' ribs; they are attached to the spine but not to the sternum.

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