Eleventh rib

Eleventh rib

Infobox Bone
Name = Eleventh rib
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Caption = Eleventh rib.


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The eleventh rib has a single articular facet on the head, which is of rather large size.

It has no necks or tubercles, and is pointed at its anterior ends.

The eleventh has a slight angle and a shallow costal groove.


=Additional

ee also

* False ribs
* Floating rib

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