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Is it normal to feel cartilidge while pressing on bottom of rib cage?

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Dr. Mark Hutchinson answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Yes: The lowest ribs are predominantly attached to cartilage.

Answered 9/1/2013

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