The only reason I am posting a question on here is because earlier today I hit my left rib (that's curved outwards) and it kinda hurt and left a red mark for a while...and so I was just wondering if anyone had any information on curved ribs? any health benefits or concerns? Apparently it used to be really noticeable when I was a baby but now not so much. I'm almost 23 and i'm actually a pretty healthy person and probably the healthiest in my family. I've never broken a bone or ever had to be admitted to the hospital for anything. Still, sometimes my rib bothers me only because it's gross in the fact that when I lay down it really sticks out!