You’ve most likely heard of the rib cage. Everyone has one, but what does the rib cage do, exactly? The rib cage is also known as the thoracic cage, and the primary rib cage function is to protect the ...

Pain under the left rib cage is not always a sign of something serious, but this part of your body houses several organs. Pain may be due to muscle injury, pancreatitis, gastrointestinal diseases, or ...

No one is immune to aches and pains, especially when it comes to stomach aches. Yet, pain under the right rib cage may feel mysterious, alarming, and downright uncomfortable, especially if it's ...

An uneven rib cage means the sides of the rib cage are not symmetrical. There are several causes of uneven ribs, including scoliosis and Poland syndrome. Alternatively, a person born with an uneven ...

Dear Doctors: I was in a car accident, and an X-ray showed I had two broken ribs. A second X-ray taken a month later showed I also had a cracked rib. Why didn’t that show up the first time? Why isn’t ...

The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

Pain under your left rib cage or breast is common, especially after eating or while seated. There are several possible causes and ways to relieve the pain. The pain can be associated with organs such ...

Pain under the left rib cage isn't always serious, but it can involve several organs. Gas and GERD can cause pain under the left rib cage, as well as problems with your spleen or kidneys. Blood tests, ...