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The thorax contains 12 pairs of ribs, divided into true ribs and false ribs. True ribs attach directly to the sternum, while false ribs either attach indirectly through costal cartilage or not at all, in the case of floating ribs. The first rib is the shortest and most curved rib, making it vulnerable to thoracic outlet syndrome caused by tension on the rib. The scalene muscles all attach to the ribs in the neck region and relate to structures like the subclavian artery and vein. Blood supply and innervatio
- Author
- Fernando Andres Marquez
- Language
- EN