rib 12

costa XII

In humans: The twelfth 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 twelfth has angle nor costal groove; it is much shorter than the eleventh rib, and its head is inclined slightly downward. Sometimes the twelfth rib is even shorter than the first rib. [WP,unvetted].

Tipo Bone
Estructura principal rib
Nombre latino costa XII
FMA ID 8515

Preguntas frecuentes

What is the rib 12?
In humans: The twelfth 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 twelfth has angle nor costal groove; it is much shorter than the eleventh rib, and its head is inclined slightly downward. Someti
What is the Latin name for the rib 12?
The Latin name for the rib 12 is costa XII.

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