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How Many Ribs are in the Human Body?

The Anatomy of the Rib Cage The rib cage is a bony structure that surrounds and protects the thoracic cavity, which houses vital organs such as the heart, lungs, and major blood vessels. It is made up of twelve pairs of ribs, each of which is attached to the vertebral column at the back and to the sternum (breastbone) at…