The term "floating rib" refers to the lowermost pair of ribs, also known as the "false ribs" or "vertebrochondral ribs". These ribs are unique as they are not connected to the sternum in the front, making them seemingly "float" in comparison to the other ribs. Although commonly referred to as "floating ribs", they can be described with synonyms such as "vertebrochondral ribs", "lowermost ribs" or "false ribs". Furthermore, these ribs are referred to as "free ribs" due to their independent structure. Regardless of the synonym used, it's essential to understand their distinguishing characteristic, which is their lack of attachment to the sternum.