whats it called when ur ribs grow inwards rather than accross, forming a well or dip on ur breast plate?

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whats it called when ur ribs grow inwards rather than accross, forming a well or dip on ur breast plate?

2006-12-27 13:10:27 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases

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I believe this is called "pectus excavatum."

2006-12-27 13:14:44 · answer #1 · answered by Nicole B 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋

I really don't understand the question. Most ribs, the hanging ribs are formed to round inward slightly and everyone is made differently, mostly heredity plays a role in this. If it is very prevelant it may be something I have never heard of.

2006-12-27 13:19:27 · answer #2 · answered by MISS-MARY 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's called Pectus Excavatum. This is an excellent website -- and has a very helpful forum.

2006-12-27 13:18:45 · answer #3 · answered by kaliselenite 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

pectus excavatum

2006-12-27 13:20:30 · answer #4 · answered by janet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋