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PRONUNCIATION OF RIBCAGE

ribcage  [ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RIBCAGE

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determiner
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Ribcage is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RIBCAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

ribcage

Rib cage

The rib cage is an arrangement of bones in the thorax of animals, including humans. It is formed by the vertebral column, ribs, and sternum and encloses the heart and lungs. In humans, the rib cage, also known as the thoracic cage, is a bony and cartilaginous structure which surrounds the thoracic cavity and supports the pectoral girdle, forming a core portion of the human skeleton. A typical human rib cage consists of 24 ribs, the sternum, costal cartilages, and the 12 thoracic vertebrae. Together with the skin and associated fascia and muscles, the rib cage makes up the thoracic wall and provides attachments for the muscles of the neck, thorax, upper abdomen, and back.

Definition of ribcage in the English dictionary

The definition of ribcage in the dictionary is the bony structure consisting of the ribs and their connective tissue that encloses and protects the lungs, heart, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RIBCAGE


age
eɪdʒ
backstage
ˌbækˈsteɪdʒ
birdcage
ˈbɜːdˌkeɪdʒ
cage
keɪdʒ
carucage
ˈkærjʊˌkeɪdʒ
discage
dɪsˈkeɪdʒ
encage
ɪnˈkeɪdʒ
engage
ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ
gauge
ɡeɪdʒ
incage
ɪnˈkeɪdʒ
Osage
əʊˈseɪdʒ
outrage
ˈaʊtˌreɪdʒ
page
peɪdʒ
rage
reɪdʒ
sage
seɪdʒ
stage
steɪdʒ
teenage
ˈtiːnˌeɪdʒ
uncage
ʌnˈkeɪdʒ
underage
ˌʌndərˈeɪdʒ
wage
weɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RIBCAGE

ribbon microphone
ribbon strip
ribbon worm
ribbon-like
ribbonfish
ribbonry
ribbons
ribbonwood
ribbony
ribby
Ribera
ribeye
ribgrass
ribibe
ribier
ribless
riblet
riblike
riboflavin
riboflavine

WORDS THAT END LIKE RIBCAGE

advantage
average
bird cage
bocage
boscage
coverage
damage
Faraday cage
garage
gilded cage
heritage
home page
image
in this day and age
language
lift cage
manage
rattle someone´s cage
socage
squirrel cage

Synonyms and antonyms of ribcage in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «ribcage» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RIBCAGE

Find out the translation of ribcage to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of ribcage from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «ribcage» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

胸腔
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caja torácica
570 millions of speakers

English

ribcage
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ribcage
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

القفص الصدري
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

грудная клетка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

caixa torácica
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ribcage
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

cage thoracique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

tulang rusuk
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Brustkorb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

胸郭
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

흉곽
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

balung iga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

lồng ngực
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

விலா
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रिबकेज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

göğüs kafesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cassa toracica
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

klatka piersiowa
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

грудна клітка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cutiei toracice
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θώρακα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ribbekas
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

bröstkorg
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

brystkasse
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of ribcage

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RIBCAGE»

The term «ribcage» is regularly used and occupies the 75.222 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RIBCAGE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about ribcage

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RIBCAGE»

Discover the use of ribcage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to ribcage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Bra Fitting Bible: Calculating and Understanding Bra Size
The lingerie industry is somewhat divided on how to judge the breast to ribcage relationship. Many different methods have been devised to analyze the relationship between the breast and ribcage with varied and inaccurate results.
Emma Scott, 2013
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The Bra Fitting Bible
The lingerie industry is somewhat divided on how to judge the breast to ribcage relationship. Many different methods have been devised to analyze the relationship between the breast and ribcage with varied and inaccurate results.
Emma Scott
3
Ortho-Bionomy: A Practical Manual
FIRST RIB STERNUM FIRST RIB THORACIC — SPINE AND RIBCAGE ELEVENTH AND TWELFTH "FLOATING" RIBS Illustration 2.5 The twelve ribs on each side of the ribcage form a half-circle, with the upper ten ribs attaching to the sternum ...
Kathy L. Kain, 1997
4
Kinetic Control: The Management of Uncontrolled Movement
T59 STANDING: ABDOMINAL HOLLOWING + EXPIRATION TEST (tests for thoracic respiratory UCM) This dissociation test assesses the ability to actively dissociate and control abdominal bracing (bulge) and lateral basal ribcage depression ...
Mark Comerford, Sarah Mottram, 2012
5
Conquering Pain
The diaphragm is a muscle located at the bottom of your ribcage which depresses when you breathe. It is like the diaphragm in any mechanical pump; i.e., it acts as a bellows mechanism. As it descends, the ribcage is forced to expand.
Al Meilus, 2007
6
Kinesiology: The Skeletal System and Muscle Function
BONES: ❍ The scapula and the ribcage (Figure 9-7) ❍ More specifically, the anterior surface of the scapula and the posterior surface of the ribcage ❍ In standing and seated positions, the scapula usually sits on the ribcage at the levels of the ...
Joseph E. Muscolino, 2014
7
Clinical Pathology for Athletic Trainers: Recognizing ...
Pectus carinatum Horizontal cross-section at nipple level Bird chest Inspection The ribcage and spinal column should be examined for obvious deformities or asymmetry that affects inspiration, such as pectus excavatum (Figure 7-4a), pectus ...
Daniel P. O'Connor, A. Louise Fincher, 2007
8
Drawing Basics and Video Game Art: Classic to Cutting-Edge ...
THE SPINE AND RIBCAGE The ribcage is the largest mass at the body and therelore the most important. Artistic anatomy is more concerned with the volume that best describes the overall form of the ribcage than it is with anatomical accuracy ...
Chris Solarski, 2012
9
Calculating Bra Size: The New Way
How to Calculate Cup Size Cup size refers to how a given volume of breast tissue relates to the ribcage it is attached to and does not reference a set volume of breast tissue. To determine cup size, you will need to calculate the “Average ...
Emma Scott
10
ICIAR 2004:
Ribcage Boundary Delineation in Chest X-ray Images Carlos Vinhais1,2 and Aurélio Campilho1,3 1 INEB - Instituto de Engenharia Biomédica, Laboratório de Sinal e Imagem Biomédica, Campus da FEUP, Rua Roberto Frias, s/n, 4200-465  ...
Aurélio Campilho, Mohamed Kamel, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RIBCAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term ribcage is used in the context of the following news items.
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Crywolf & Ianborg - Ribcage (Killigrew Remix) [Free DL]
Master of ambience and mellow aesthetic Killigrew has just released another soft and ethereal track, this time in the form of a chillstep remix of Crywolf ... «Your EDM, Jul 15»
2
Carlos Beltran injures ribcage
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Just when Carlos Beltran's bat seemed to be heating up, his body may be about to come crashing down once again. Beltran left Tuesday's ... «ESPN, Jun 15»
3
Stress-Induced Shingles: How The 'Dragon In My Ribcage' Led To A …
“There is a dragon living inside my ribcage,” I explained to my mother late one Thursday night. I was curled on the couch wincing as another bout of unrelenting ... «Medical Daily, May 15»
4
Ryan Braun exits season opener with strained ribcage
Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports that Braun exited Monday's season opener against the Rockies with a ribcage strain. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before ... «NBCSports.com, Apr 15»
5
Brewers right fielder Ryan Braun leaves with ribcage injury Monday
"Nothing's set in stone. We'll just see where it's at [Tuesday]," Braun said. "We'll address it in the morning, and then if it doesn't feel great, then it's probably ... «CBSSports.com, Apr 15»
6
Tara Reid looks worryingly thin as she shows her bony rib cage in …
The 39-year-old actress showed her alarmingly bony ribcage and large thigh gap as she ran along Miami Beach for a photoshoot. The shots clearly showed ... «Daily Mail, Mar 15»
7
Woman whose ribcage was shattered has it rebuilt thanks to …
There, she underwent pioneering surgery to rebuild her ribcage. The new technique, Synthes Rib Matrix, involves tailor made plates being pinned to the broken ... «Daily Mail, Feb 15»
8
Ice Nine Kills Exclusive Music Video Photos
Ice Nine Kills “Fastest Way To A Girl's Heart Is Through Her Ribcage” Music Video Behind-The-Scenes Photos (Exclusive). By JonathanBarkan on February 12, ... «Bloody Disgusting, Feb 15»
9
Ribcage injury kept Danny Duffy from the Royals playoff rotation
Duffy was suffering from a stress reaction in his ribcage, a crack on the outside of the bone, and the discomfort would only allow him to throw two or three innings ... «Kansas City Star, Oct 14»
10
James Sewell Ballet puts backbone into 'Ribcage'
This is the time of year when thoughts turn to rattling bones, so it makes sense that James Sewell Ballet is performing a work called “Ribcage” at the Cowles ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Oct 14»

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