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What Is The Rare Condition Where 12th Rib Is Small Called?
I was told I have a rare condition where my 12th ribs are small (The Physical Medicine Specialist said that it only appeared in about 6% of the population). I lost the piece of paper with the name of the condition on it, and it s seriously ungoogleable. Please tell me you know the name of it!
Mon, 30 Dec 2013
Hi,
The problem you mentioned is called Floating rib.
This is common with last pair of thoracic cage where one end is attached to spine and another end remains without attachment to sternum.
Nothing to worry, it is quite normal.
Ok andf take care.
The problem you mentioned is called Floating rib.
This is common with last pair of thoracic cage where one end is attached to spine and another end remains without attachment to sternum.
Nothing to worry, it is quite normal.
Ok andf take care.
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