floating ribs XI-XII
float·ing ribs [XI-XII]
[TA]the two lower ribs on either side that are not attached anteriorly.
Synonym(s): costae fluctuantes [XI-XII] [TA], costae fluitantes, vertebral ribs
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float·ing ribs [XI-XII]
(flōt'ing ribz) [TA]The two lower ribs on either side that are not attached anteriorly.
Synonym(s): costae fluctuantes [XI-XII] [TA] , vertebral ribs.
Synonym(s): costae fluctuantes [XI-XII] [TA] , vertebral ribs.
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