Where are the ribs located?

There are 12 pairs of ribs in the human body. The ribs present a relatively natural arc shape. The main function of the ribs is to protect the internal organs and other organs. At the same time, the ribs are also relatively fragile and we need to protect them as much as possible in our lives. The development of the ribs is also a relatively slow process. When children are young, their ribs are relatively soft, and many children often have rib valgus. For the health of the ribs, you should pay attention to supplementing calcium in your diet.

The function of the ribs is to protect the internal organs. The human internal organs are all very important organs, but they are very easy to be damaged, which is life-threatening. The ribs protect them. The ribs are slightly enlarged at the rear end, which is called the costal head. The articular surface forms a joint with the costal recess of the thoracic vertebrae. From the rib head, it becomes thinner towards the back, which is called the costal neck. It then flattens outward to become the rib body. The posterior protrusion at the junction of the neck and the body is called the costal tubercle. The articular surface is articulated with the costal recess of the transverse process of the thoracic vertebrae. The turning point where the rib turns outward and forward is called the costal angle, and there is a costal groove on the lower edge of the rib body through which nerves and blood vessels pass. The front end of the rib is rough and connected to the costal cartilage. The costal cartilage is hyaline cartilage and is articulated with the lateral edge of the sternum.