You’ve most likely heard of the rib cage. Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to ...

Pain under the left rib cage is common, and several health conditions can cause it. Discomfort in this area can range from ...

If you've ever felt pain on the right side of your abdomen under your rib cage, you're not alone. Right rib cage pain is a ...

An uneven rib cage means the sides of the rib cage are not symmetrical. There are several causes of uneven ribs, including scoliosis and Poland syndrome. Alternatively, a person born with an ...

By improving mid-back (thoracic spine) and rib cage mobility, you can enhance your ability to rotate, alleviate pain and move through life with greater ease and lower risk of injury. Many people ...

When this occurs, the muscles and cartilage that hold the rib cage together can also be damaged. The most common site of a rib fracture is the outer curve of the rib, where the bone is weakest.

Your intercostal muscles between your ribs tightened up, too. This made your rib cage move up and out. Now breathe out. Your diaphragm loosened up and moved back up into your chest cavity.