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In brief: Time. Becareful of the term dislocates ribs. The small rib joints (where they attach) can get sprained but rarely completely dislocate. Either way, they will take their time to heal. Occasionally therapy may be helpful for any soft tissue massages.
The Ribs. The ribs are a set of twelve bones which form the protective âcageâ of the thorax. They articulate with the vertebral column posteriorly, and terminate anteriorly as cartilage (known as costal cartilage). As part of the bony thorax, the ribs protect the internal thoracic organs. They also have a role in breathing â during chest expansion the ribcage moves to permit lung inflation. In this article, we shall look at the osteology and bony landmarks of the ribs.