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false rib

asternal ribs

A rib that is not directly ventrally connected to the sternum.

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Type Bone
Parent Structure rib
Latin Name asternal ribs
FMA ID 7594

Sub-structures

floating rib Bone

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the false rib?

A rib that is not directly ventrally connected to the sternum.

What is the Latin name for the false rib?

The Latin name for the false rib is asternal ribs.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:7594 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0002238 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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Data sources: Terminologia Anatomica, Foundational Model of Anatomy, Wikidata.