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The anatomy of a floating rib

Floating rib injuries are caused, in part, by a vulnerability in human anatomy. The rib cage, which is made up of 12 pairs of ribs, doesn't fully attach to other bones in the same way at all points.
Sternum and rib implants are especially hard to produce using traditional manufacturing methods, as they are complex and need to meet patient-specific requirements. Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific ...
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