The thoracic spine, in conjunction with the rib cage, forms a complex biomechanical system critical for both structural support and functional mobility. This biomechanical entity not only plays a ...

Your rib cage consists of 12 pairs of curved ribs that are evenly matched on both sides. Men and women have the same number of ribs. It’s a myth that men have one less pair of ribs than women. Your ...

Whether you’re swinging a bat, reaching for your seat belt or simply turning to look over your shoulder, your ability to rotate affects everything from sports performance to daily life. Yet, for many ...

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has vowed to return this season after it was revealed that he has a spinal condition that could affect him for the rest of his sure-fire Hall of Fame career. "I ...

Ankylosing spondylitis, an inflammatory form of arthritis, primarily impacts the spine, but it can also affect other areas of the body, such as the ribs. According to the Spondylitis Association of ...

From an early age, Dr. Kelli Crabtree-Wilson was fascinated by the human nervous system. Personal experiences sparked her ...

It may have taken 13 years to get her all cleaned up, but a toddler's fossil named Selam has finally be separated from the sandstone in which she was entombed. Beneath the rock was a surprise: The ...