This is the 7315th most frequent Chinese word.
肋骨
Rib.
Here, '肋骨' is used in the anatomical sense to refer to the bones in the ribcage.
他的肋骨在事故中折断了。
His rib was broken in the accident.
In this instance, '肋骨' refers to the ribs collectively as part of the physical examination.
医生说她的肋骨没有任何问题。
The doctor said her ribs had no issues.
Here, '肋骨' is indirectly mentioned to describe discomfort in the ribcage area during physical activity.