Atypical ribs

Changed by Craig Hacking, 17 Apr 2016

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Body was changed:

Owing to their features, the first, eleventh and twelfth ribs are considered atypical ribs.

Of all ribs, the first is the strongest, broadest and most curved. Ribs eleven and twelve are unique, among other reasons, by not being attached to the sternum.

  • -<p>Owing to their features, the <a href="/articles/first-rib">first</a>, <a href="/articles/eleventh-rib">eleventh</a> and <a title="twelth" href="/articles/twelth-rib">twelfth</a> ribs are considered <strong>atypical ribs</strong>.</p><p>Of all ribs, the first is the strongest, broadest and most curved. Ribs eleven and twelve are unique, among other reasons, by not being attached to the sternum.</p>
  • +<p>Owing to their features, the <a href="/articles/first-rib">first</a>, <a href="/articles/eleventh-rib">eleventh</a> and <a href="/articles/twelfth-rib">twelfth</a> ribs are considered <strong>atypical ribs</strong>.</p><p>Of all ribs, the first is the strongest, broadest and most curved. Ribs eleven and twelve are unique, among other reasons, by not being attached to the sternum.</p>

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  • Chest

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