ribcage

[US]/[ˈrɪbkeɪd]/
[UK]/[ˈrɪbkeɪd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the part of the body where the ribs are; the bony framework protecting the organs in the chest

Phrases & Collocations

protect ribcage

expanded ribcage

tight ribcage

damaged ribcage

strong ribcage

feel ribcage

rigid ribcage

ribcage pain

protecting ribcage

narrow ribcage

Example Sentences

the doctor gently palpated her ribcage to check for any fractures.

he felt a sharp pain in his ribcage after the fall.

the dancer's ribcage expanded as she took a deep breath.

the athlete wore a protective brace around his ribcage.

the singer used her diaphragm and ribcage to control her breathing.

the image showed a detailed view of the human ribcage.

the boxer sustained a bruised ribcage during the match.

she could feel the pressure on her ribcage from the seatbelt.

the musician's ribcage moved rhythmically as she played the flute.

the x-ray revealed a hairline fracture in his ribcage.

the artist sculpted a realistic ribcage for the anatomical model.

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