The ribs are a series of bones that protect the vital organs in the thorax such as the heart and lungs. Like all bones, the ribs begin to form in the developing embryo, but they continue to grow and develop throughout childhood. Some genetic and metabolic problems can lead to abnormal ri...
Anterior wedging with kyphotic deformity occurs in the vertebral column. The ribs become severely osteoporotic and may exhibit multiple pathological fractures (Sissons 1956). The long tubular bones also show trabecular osteoporosis and endosteal cortical resorption, but the changes are less obvious and ...