In 1930, Thierry de Martel developed the first skull-mounted retractor, which consisted of a metallic cylindrical post that was inserted into the skull on one end and a rectangular retractor on the other. How do surgeons get around the rib cage? A thoracotomy (say “thor-uh-KAW-tuh-mee”) is surgery done through aRead More →
Rib flare is a condition that’s caused by poor training and bad habit, where the bottom ribs protrude rather than being tucked into the body. There’s no pain or injury associated with this condition, but the habit itself can inhibit an athlete’s performance and make them more susceptible to injury.Read More →
Answer: The rib cage protects the lungs and heart by ranjit barrier that completely encircles the chest cavity,protecting the heart and lungs from blunt force injuries. How does the rib cage protect important organs like the heart and lungs answer? Ribs are long, curved bones that form the rib cageRead More →
Due to venue attendance restrictions currently in place, and given the uncertainty of any future restrictions as of July 1, Ribfest 2021 has decided to postpone this year’s event. Where is Ribfest this year? Back for another delicious year Wood Buffalo Ribfest will be taking over the Casman Centre JuneRead More →
The cross-rib roast is a shoulder roast off the chuck. It used to be considered the best pot roast by most homemakers in the old days before the large meat processors boned everything out. Now they are still outstanding just no bones. The cross rib is great as a potRead More →
What is Prime Rib? At the store, “Prime Rib Roast” can go by different names including Rib Roast, or Standing Rib Roast (because it is positioned standing on the rib bones as it roasts). It can be found in the meat case with both boneless and bone-in options. Is primeRead More →
The costodiaphragmatic recess describes the sharp gutter at the junction of costal and diaphragmatic pleurae in each pleural cavity. The recesses act as potential spaces. During inspiration, the negative pressure of the cavity is reduced so as to induce inferior expansion of the lungs into the recesses. What is recessRead More →
The short answer: No. “I do not recommend giving pork rib bones to your dog,” said Susan Konecny, RN, DVM and medical director at Best Friends Animal Society®. Raw poultry and pork bones, in addition to cooked bones of any kind, should be off limits when it comes to yourRead More →
The short answer: No. “I do not recommend giving pork rib bones to your dog,” said Susan Konecny, RN, DVM and medical director at Best Friends Animal Society®. Raw poultry and pork bones, in addition to cooked bones of any kind, should be off limits when it comes to yourRead More →