The widest transverse point of the rib cage occurs at the level of:
ribs 8-9
ribs 11-12
ribs 3-4
ribs 5-6
ribs 8-9
Rationale: The widest transverse region of the bony thorax is at the level of ribs 8/9 . The location of ribs 11-12 is comprised of the floating ribs and therefore, the rib cage becomes narrower.
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