supernumerary (extra) rib

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Introduction

Results from the retention & development of the costal processes of cervical & lumbar vertebrae. The distal part of the transverse processes of these vertebrae develops from the costal processes, which in some people grow unduly large forming extra rib.

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References

  1. ↑ Clinically Oriented Anatomy, 4th edition, KL Moore & AF Dalley (eds), Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PA 1999.
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