Anatomy

Cervical Rib

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.

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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.

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3 entry terms
  • Cervical Ribs
  • Rib, Cervical
  • Ribs, Cervical

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Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood supply, chemistry, cytology, diagnostic imaging, drug effects, embryology, enzymology, growth & development, immunology, injuries, innervation, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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2010

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  1. A02w.835w.232w.570w.500w.150w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cervical Rib. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057070. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057070
  2. Cervical Rib. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cervical_rib
  3. Cervical Rib. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q964519