ribcage

US /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
UK /ˈrɪbˌkeɪdʒ/
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Brustkorb, Rippenkorb

the bony frame formed by the ribs around the chest cavity, containing and protecting the heart and lungs.

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The doctor examined the patient's ribcage for any abnormalities.
Der Arzt untersuchte den Brustkorb des Patienten auf Auffälligkeiten.
He felt a sharp pain in his ribcage after the fall.
Er spürte nach dem Sturz einen stechenden Schmerz in seinem Brustkorb.