Items tagged “rib”
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Costal cartilage injury
Costal cartilage injuries occur in the cartilage connecting the ribs anteriorly to the sternum. They most commonly manifest as edema and fractures with the latter being the focus of this article.
Epidemiology
There is little published data (c. 2021) on costal cartilage fractures. Most reporte...
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Typical ribs
Typical ribs are those numbered 2 to 10 with ribs 1, 11 and 12 considered atypical. Some authors however include ribs 2 and 10 also atypical.
Gross anatomy
A typical rib is long and flat. They contain a:
head
neck
tubercle
shaft
angle
Ribs have a rounded, smooth superior border. The infe...