Spleen Forum - 10th Rib/ False Rib

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Got pain under your left side ribs? Is your left abdomen swollen or tender to touch? You might be dealing with a problem related to the spleen!...

Q: 10th Rib/ False Rib

asked by: vmababyg on October 10th, 2007

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Here are my questions:

1. How easy is it for this rib to break? How much force?

2. What is it's relation in causing spleen injuries?

3. Why is it called the false rib?

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