Slipping rib syndrome is a condition that occurs when the cartilage on a person’s lower ribs slips and moves leading to pain in the upper abdomen and chest. This condition goes by many names including ...
When the Bottom Ribs Aren't Attached to the Breastbone Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Floating ribs are a normal part of human anatomy, but like other ribs, they can be injured and cause pain.