We spoke to experts to find out — but first, a quick anatomy ... The rib cage protects the organs in the chest, including the ...

Ribs 4 to 10, which are the ribs in the middle of the rib cage, tend to break more frequently than the upper and lower ribs. The collar bone tends to protect the upper ribs, and the “floating ...

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 ...