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Cervical Rib

Cervical Rib

3 Different Cases of Cervical Ribs

AKA- Supernumerary Rib or Accessory Rib

Arises from the seventh cervical vertebre

Rate – 0.5% of the population

More common in females.

Usually asymptomatic

It is the most important anatomic rib variant clinically

because they can result in thoracic outlet syndrome

(compression of brachial plexis or subclavian vessel)

Always Remember to Mention the presence of Cervical Ribs if present on cervical spine x-rays and if visualized on chest x-rays

 

Remember- “The Eyes Will Not See What The Brain Does Not Know”