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My ribs stick out, and i am not skinny. why are they doing that?
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Protecting your lung: Every Body is a bit different. But the rib cage does perform an important function, protecting your lungs and heart. There are people who have had "plastic" surgery to reform or reduce bulging ribs, but it is almost always cosmetic and not covered by most insurance companies.
Answered 12/4/2014
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