When the Bottom Ribs Aren't Attached to the Breastbone Medically reviewed by Jane Kim, MD Floating ribs are a normal part of human anatomy, but like other ribs, they can be injured and cause pain.

‌A popped rib is a musculoskeletal condition that occurs when one or more of your false ribs shifts out of their usual position. It's also called the slipping rib or Cyriax syndrome. This syndrome ...