rib cage
noun
: the bony enclosing wall of the chest consisting chiefly of the ribs and the structures connecting them
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The oblique is a core muscle on the side of the abdomen below the rib cage that is key in rotational movements, like throwing a football.
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
In 2023, Dan paid tribute to his wife with a tattoo of her portrait on his rib cage.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Pull in rib cage to engage core.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Intentional breathing can also enhance posture and movement quality since breathing mechanics influence spinal stability and mobility, rib cage position, shoulder function, and core strength.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
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Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 17 Jan. 2026
In 2023, Dan paid tribute to his wife with a tattoo of her portrait on his rib cage.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026
Pull in rib cage to engage core.
—Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Intentional breathing can also enhance posture and movement quality since breathing mechanics influence spinal stability and mobility, rib cage position, shoulder function, and core strength.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 1 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for rib cage
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“Rib cage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rib%20cage. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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