Question
Is baby’s ribcage eversion a concern?
Answer
Ribcage eversion in babies refers to a condition where the lowest ribs protrude beyond the body’s outer edge. This occurs because the two lowest ribs at the bottom of the sternum are not connected to the costal cartilage and sternum, causing greater abdominal movement during breathing and exhaling. There are two reasons for ribcage eversion in infants: one is a normal physiological development process, and the other is a simple rib developmental anomaly, which generally has no significant impact.