The axial skeleton includes the skull, the spine, the ribs and the sternum (König & Liebich 2002). In wild species, there are few anatomical or radiographic information on their skeleton, particularly ...

Classic broccoli beef gets a rich, meaty upgrade with tender teriyaki short ribs.

Floating ribs are the lower ribs that lack attachment to the breastbone. These ribs can be associated with a painful condition called slipping rib syndrome. Learn more.

Most males and females have the same number of ribs — 12 on either side of the body for a total of 24. Some people may have extra or fewer ribs.

Axial spondyloarthritis predominantly affects the spine but can cause symptoms in other areas of the body, too.

Find out what types of bone your rib cage is made of.