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A somatic dysfunction in which movement or position of one or several ribs is altered or disrupted.For example, an elevated rib is one held in a position of inhalation such that motion toward inhalation is freer, and motion toward exhalation is restricted. A depressed rib is one held in a position of exhalation such that motion toward exhalation is freer, and there is a restriction in inhalation.
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