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... > Tissues > Connective Tissue > Bone and Bones > Rib Cage > Ribs > Cervical Rib
... > Musculoskeletal System > Skeleton > Bone and Bones > Rib Cage > Ribs > Cervical Rib

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Cervical Rib  

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Scope note

  • A supernumerary rib developing from an abnormal enlargement of the costal element of the C7 vertebra. This anomaly is found in 1-2% of the population and can put pressure on adjacent structures causing CERVICAL RIB SYNDROME; THORACIC OUTLET SYNDROME; or other conditions.

History note

  • 2010

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D057070

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