The average person is born with 24 ribs—12 on each side. The ribs are located in the thoracic cage and thorax, along with their costal cartilages and the sternum. Each rib is made up of a few ...

The spleen is a fist-sized organ tucked behind the rib cage on the left side of the body. When it enlarges (medically known ...

The rib cage provides vital protection for the lungs and heart, encasing them in a bony shield. There are 24 ribs in total, ...

Not something you think about every day? Well, maybe you should. Found just under the rib cage, on your right side, this incredible organ does more than you can imagine. [MUSIC PLAYING] Let's ...