rib 11

costa XI

The eleventh 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 eleventh has a slight angle and a shallow costal groove. [WP,unvetted].

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Type Bone
Parent Structure rib
Latin Name costa XI
FMA ID 8499

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the rib 11?

The eleventh 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 eleventh has a slight angle and a shallow costal groove. [WP,unvetted].

What is the Latin name for the rib 11?

The Latin name for the rib 11 is costa XI.

References

  1. Foundational Model of Anatomy — FMA:8499 Reference anatomy ontology (University of Washington)
  2. UBERON — UBERON:0004610 Cross-species anatomy ontology (EMBL-EBI Ontology Lookup Service)

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