Talk:False ribs

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Floating rib?

Because the lowest two pairs of ribs do "float" (have no anterior support), they are much more likely to fracture and therefore deserve special distinction. Perhaps the 8-10th pairs of ribs should be merged with "ribs," and the term "false ribs" disposed with altogether.

Oppose proposed merge. These are distinct concepts. --Arcadian 15:43, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Because they are completely synonym - Håbet 16:08, 8 October 2006 (UTC)

Opposed to merge. True ribs have their own individual cartilage connections with the sternum. False ribs all share a single cartilage connection to the sternum on each side. Floating ribs do not have any cartilage connection to the sternum at all. They are 3 distinctly different types of rib.