
Rib
Emphasis on Injury
Commonly used to describe injuries in sports or accidents, emphasizing the protection aspect.

The player missed the game due to a cracked rib.
Medical Context
Often appears in medical discussions or emergency situations to pinpoint chest injuries.

X-rays confirmed she had no rib fractures.
Physical Structure
Helps understand the human skeletal structure in biology or physiology classes.

The rib cage protects vital organs underneath.
Compare with
BoneCarcassEdgeFrameworkMarginRackReinforcementSupport
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