rib
English → English
noun//rɪb//
(anatomy) Rib: one of the long, curved bones that are attached to the spine and protect the organs in the chest
The doctor confirmed that the athlete had fractured a rib during the heavy tackle in the rugby match.
(English) The doctor confirmed that the athlete had fractured a rib during the heavy tackle in the rugby match.
The rib cage protects the heart and lungs from being damaged during physical impacts.
(English) The rib cage protects the heart and lungs from being damaged during physical impacts.
Entry ID: en:en:rib · Source: refined · Type: vocabulary