College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2025-05-08 11:41:09
Major
Biomedical Science
Honors Course
BIOL 499
Number of Credits
2
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2025
Abstract
Human rib morphology is a central focus within the exploration of ribcage biomechanical properties and thoracic traumas, with the use of anatomical models being crucial in clinical, academic, and forensic settings. Despite the significance, there is little existing research on bilateral asymmetry of the ribcage, and many models use the assumption of symmetry between right and left rib pairs. This study investigates morphological right and left rib pair asymmetries using high-resolution imaging and 3D reconstruction techniques among a diverse population of sex, age, and populations. Symmetry was tested using three variables: pitch, radius of curvature, and roll among rib pairs two through ten. Statistically significant differences (p-value < 0.05) revealed asymmetries between most tested rib pairs among all three variables. This study establishes a foundation of asymmetry within the human rib pairs to be considered for future thoracic training models, orthopedic prosthetics and procedures, and biomechanical simulations.
Research Sponsor
Rachel Olson
First Reader
Randi Depp
Second Reader
Jordan Renna
Honors Faculty Advisor
Brian Bagatto
Proprietary and/or Confidential Information
No
Recommended Citation
Irish, Madison, "Adult Human Rib Variation of Symmetry Among Many Populations" (2025). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 2025.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/2025