IV. Basic Osteology of the Vertebral Column, Sternum and Ribs: Ribs: D) Rib 11. (Pg. 43)

Question 1

What distinguishes the vertebral endo f rib 11 from typical ribs?

Answer 1

the single articular surface, absence of a well-developed crest on the neck and the tubercle may be absent or if present, consists only of a non-articular surface

Question 2

What features may be present on the body (corpus or shaft) of the eleventh rib?

Answer 2

The costal angle and costal groove are under-developed